Berry White® Panicle Hydrangea Tree Form

Berry White® Tree Form is the ‘Renba’ panicle hydrangea presented as a small ornamental tree, with upright stems carrying a full crown of large conical flower panicles. The flowers open white in July and mature through dark pink to cranberry-red tones, creating a strong focal display in a garden or container. The First Editions® tree-form profile identifies it as ‘Renba’ PP28,509. ([Breeder profile](https://firsteditionsplants.com/product/berry-white-hydrangea-tree-form/)) ## Form and siting For this tree-form selection, the breeder lists about 6–7 feet in height and 4–5 feet in width, full sun to part shade, and USDA zones 4–8. Its small-tree crown suits a garden focal point or a large container, and the breeder notes that color shades vary with climate and site. ## Siting Panicle hydrangea is more tolerant of full sun than many hydrangea species; morning sun and afternoon shade can help in hot settings. Use well-drained soil and mulch over the shallow root zone. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hydrangea-paniculata/) describes these general species needs. ## Maintenance Panicle hydrangeas flower on new growth, so prune in late winter or early spring to maintain the crown and remove weak stems. Water regularly while establishing, then adjust irrigation to soil moisture and local conditions. The cultivar patent is USPP 28,509, published October 10, 2017 ([patent record](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP28509P2/en)). The cited tree-form source does not identify a rootstock.