{"product_id":"hydrangea-arborescens-32tbl","title":"Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth Hydrangea)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of only two hydrangea species native to North America, smooth hydrangea brings genuine shade tolerance and reliable summer-into-fall bloom to a woodland planting - flowering on new wood means winter dieback never diminishes the following season's display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHydrangea arborescens, commonly called smooth hydrangea or wild hydrangea, is a small, densely multi-stemmed deciduous shrub native to woodlands in the eastern United States. It produces large, rounded flower clusters that emerge pale green, mature to creamy white, and eventually fade to tan, adding winter interest. Stems are covered with attractive peeling bark, earning it the nickname \"sevenbark.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland garden and shade border plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassed plantings or informal hedges in part-shade settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErosion control on moist, rocky wooded slopes and streambanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator habitat - nectar-rich blooms visited by bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions \/ Specification Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part Shade - tolerates full sun with consistent moisture, or deep shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\/Moisture Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, rich, well-drained soils; pH adaptable from acid to alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low - drought sensitive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlood Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate - Suited to rain garden plantings and periodically wet soil, though not a true wetland obligate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-4 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, Green; May-July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWetland Indicator Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e FACU (Facultative Upland)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York to Florida, west to Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Louisiana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mesic-Moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate (12-24 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e No (Frequently Damaged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded, Multi-stemmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports bees, supports butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBlooms on new wood - can be pruned back close to the ground in late winter each year to promote vigorous stem growth and larger flower clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pinelands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":48948336164935,"sku":"HYD-ARB #1","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#5 Container","offer_id":48948336197703,"sku":"HYD-ARB #5","price":65.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"32 Cell Tubeling","offer_id":48948336230471,"sku":"HYD-ARB 32TBL","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1649\/7991\/files\/Hydrangeaarborescens.jpg?v=1790783995","url":"https:\/\/www.pinelandsnursery.com\/products\/hydrangea-arborescens-32tbl","provider":"Pinelands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}