Smooth Hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens
A resilient native shrub with stunning white summer blooms.
- Plant Type
- Shrubs & Roses
- Width
- 3-5 Ft.
- Height
- 3-5 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 3 - 8
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 2
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Hydrangea arborescens is a versatile deciduous shrub with a rounded, widely branched habit, typically reaching three to six feet in height. Its broad, dark green, serrated leaves provide a lush backdrop for the iconic creamy-white flower clusters that emerge in early summer. Ideal for woodland gardens, mass plantings, or rain gardens, this native species thrives in part shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is notably cold-hardy and blooms on new wood, making it a reliable choice for diverse landscapes.