Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens

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Overview

The Hydrangea arborescens is a mounded deciduous shrub with dark green foliage and enormous white, snowball-like blooms that age to jade green. It matures at 4-5 feet tall and wide, with sturdy stems that hold flowers upright. Plant in part sun to sun, in well-drained soil with average moisture; water during hot spells and prune in spring. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–9

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — The Hydrangea arborescens is a mounded deciduous shrub with dark green foliage and enormous white

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — snowball-like blooms that age to jade green

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — It matures at 4-5 feet tall and wide, with sturdy stems that hold flowers upright

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — is a mounded deciduous shrub celebrated for its enormous

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — commonly referred to as Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — in well-drained soil with average moisture; water during hot spells and prune in spring

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — rounded flower heads and refined garden presence

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–5 Ft.
Mature width: 4–5 Ft.

Classification

Family: Hydrangeaceae

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Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — The Hydrangea arborescens is a mounded deciduous shrub with dark green foliage and enormous white

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — snowball-like blooms that age to jade green

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — It matures at 4-5 feet tall and wide, with sturdy stems that hold flowers upright

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — is a mounded deciduous shrub celebrated for its enormous

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — commonly referred to as Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — in well-drained soil with average moisture; water during hot spells and prune in spring

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — rounded flower heads and refined garden presence

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — Part of the Proven Winners® collection

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — the flowers open fresh white in lavish snowball clusters

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — often approaching basketball scale

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — then gradually mature to a soft jade green that remains handsome into late summer and fall.<br><br>At

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — this smooth hydrangea typically reaches 48 to 60 inches tall and wide

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — substantial shrub with enough volume to anchor a mixed border or soften the face of a foundation

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — winter injury is less of a concern

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — it is especially valuable for cold-climate designs where reliable flowering is essential

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — Because it blooms on new wood

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — site Incrediball® in part sun to full sun

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — ideally with at least six hours of light in cooler regions and some afternoon protection in hotter

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — It prefers well-drained soil with average moisture

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — though newly planted shrubs appreciate consistent watering

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — particularly during hot spells when the lush foliage and heavy blooms can become thirsty

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — and naturalistic plantings

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — or mass it for a luminous white summer hedge

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — cutting the plant back by about one-third as new growth begins

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