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wild hydrangea

wild hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens

shrubβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 9b

Wild hydrangea is a native deciduous shrub prized for its large white or pink panicle flowers that bloom mid to late summer through early fall. It tolerates part shade and is more cold-hardy and moisture-adaptable than many ornamental hydrangeas.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–8β€² tall Γ— 4–8β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Function & Care

wildlife benefitpollinator nectarymedicinal

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, division, layering