Where should I plant my hydrangea tree?
Hydrangeas prefer full sun for most of the day and a bit of afternoon shade, so be sure to choose a generally bright spot. Hydrangeas typically thrive in rich, porous, moist soil. Enrich the soil with Espoma’s All-Purpose Garden Soil and add Espoma’s Bio-tone Starter Plus to ensure healthy growth.
What can I plant around a hydrangea tree?
Azaleas, hollies, yews, mahonia, gardenia, loropetalum and boxwood shrubs will look good planted in front of hydrangeas. Azaleas blossoms will provide early color. You can select your favorite blossom color since the azalea blooms will have faded before your hydrangea is flowering.
How big does a PG hydrangea get?
The Pee Gee hydrangea grows to a height of 10–20′ and a spread of 10–20′ at maturity.
How big does hydrangea tree get?
25 feet
Tree Hydrangea Information If you are thinking about growing hydrangea trees, check your hardiness zone. Tree hydrangeas thrive in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 8a. Planted appropriately, they can grow to 25 feet (7.6 m.) high and 20 feet (6 m.)
Can I keep a hydrangea tree small?
Pinch out the growing tips of new wood hydrangeas when they are a few inches tall in early spring. The plant develops additional side shoots, which will be shorter with more, but smaller blooms. You can repeat the process through midspring as the plant grows, depending on how much smaller you want the plant to be.
Can you plant hydrangeas under a tree?
Unless the shrubs are planted in a raised bed that sits above the root system of trees, avoid planting hydrangeas directly beneath trees where they must compete for water and nutrition. The shrubs grow best in soil that contains plenty of organic material and good drainage.
What should hydrangeas look like in winter?
Hydrangea flower heads turn dry and brown in the fall and will remain that way throughout winter if not removed. Hydrangeas also lose their leaves during fall, but the brown stalks remain upright unless pruned back.
What is the best hydrangea tree?
Top 10 Best Hydrangea Varieties from Proven Winners ®
- ‘Limelight’ H. paniculata.
- Little Lime® H. paniculata.
- Incrediball® H. arborescens.
- Fire Light ® Panicle hydrangea.
- Bobo® H.
- Pinky Winky® H.
- Invincibelle® Spirit II H.
- Little Quick Fire® H.
How fast does a hydrangea tree grow?
Hydrangeas are classified as rapid growers, or 25 or more inches per year until the plant reaches maturity. A “tree” format plant will become at least 3 inches wide at a point 4 1/4 feet high and grow at least 13 feet high.
Can you keep a hydrangea tree small?
It’s possible to grow a small hydrangea tree in a container, but your plant will need regular care and maintenance to thrive.