Wild Hydrangea - Hydrangea arborescens  var. "Annabelle" Family: Hydrangeaceae Height: 3-4 Feet / Spread: 3-6 Feet USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Wild Hydrangea (immature inflorescence, May 31)

Leaf: Opposite, simple, serrated margin, heart-shaped, 4 to 10 inches long, upper surface dull dark green, lower surface slightly paler. Flower: Flat-topped clusters (4 to 6 inches across) of small white flowers, larger sterile flowers may be present along edges of cluster, appearing in early summer. Fruit: Dry, light brown capsules appearing in early fall. Twig: Moderate, light brown to brown, large white pith, scales present where new branches form, buds 1/8 inch long, leaf scar shallow, U-shape with 3 bundle scars. Bark: Brown, finely shreddy. Form: Small, 3 to 6 feet tall, open shrub with a round crown and many unbranched stems.

Wild Hydrangea (mature inflorescence, July 1, 2007)

Leaf: Opposite, simple, serrated margin, heart-shaped, 4 to 10 inches long, upper surface dull dark green, lower surface slightly paler. Flower: Flat-topped clusters (4 to 6 inches across) of small white flowers, larger sterile flowers may be present along edges of cluster, appearing in early summer. Fruit: Dry, light brown capsules appearing in early fall. Twig: Moderate, light brown to brown, large white pith, scales present where new branches form, buds 1/8 inch long, leaf scar shallow, U-shape with 3 bundle scars. Bark: Brown, finely shreddy. Form: Small, 3 to 6 feet tall, open shrub with a round crown and many unbranched stems.

Wild Hydrangea

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