Tree Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata (tree form)

Tree-form paniculata hydrangeas (Limelight, Quick Fire, Little Lime trained on a single trunk) are the most popular small ornamental trees in modern landscaping. Massive cone-shaped flower panicles open white or lime-green, age to pink, then dry to tan for winter interest. Blooms on new wood — prune in late winter without losing flowers.

Hardiness Zones

3-8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water Needs

Moderate

Maintenance

Low

Mature Size

8-15 ft H × 6-10 ft W

Growth Rate

Fast

Bloom Season

Mid-summer through fall

Bloom Color

White aging to pink, then brown

Care Guide

Full sun to partial shade. Moist well-drained soil. Prune in late winter — hard pruning produces the biggest flower heads. Fertilize once in spring. Water during dry periods. Extremely cold hardy. No pH manipulation needed (unlike mophead hydrangeas).