Hydrangea arborescens 'Emerald Lace'

Also Known As

Emerald Lace Smooth Hydrangea

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

4a-9b

Hydrangea arborescens 'Emerald Lace' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea arborescens 'Emerald Lace'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea arborescens 'Emerald Lace'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An unusual and unique hydrangea, found in Illinois by Stan Tyson, with dark green foliage, ragged and deeply, irregularly lobed with occasional crest formations. Summer flowers are white lace-caps. A deciduous shrub, reaching to 4-5' tall x 3-4' wide over time and enjoying bright light to part shade with regular summer water. Blooms on new wood; can be cut back hard in late winter. Frost hardy to -25 °F, mid USDA zone 4. Sometimes found as H. arborescens 'Green Dragon'.