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    Hydrangea arborescens

    Also Known As

    • Smooth Hydrangea

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-12'
    • W: 8'

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

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    Hydrangea arborescens plant details

    Hydrangea arborescens is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea arborescens

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: hydrangeaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 FT wide, 3 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, showy, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea arborescens

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Small rounded deciduous shrub with dark green leaves and domed corymbs of white flowers.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Hydrangea arborescens plant

    How to Grow Hydrangea arborescens

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

    aka Smooth Hydrangea

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Hydrangea aspera Villosa Group

    aka Hydrangea aspera 'Villosa'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 5'-8'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hydrangea aspera Villosa Group flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lanarth White'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lanarth White' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla'

    aka Big Leaf Chinese Hydrangea

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 8'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla' flower by Epibase
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    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Harlequin'

    aka Bigleaf Hydrangea

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hydrangea macrophylla 'Harlequin' flower by Red Panda Nursery
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