Difference between revisions of "Hydrangea arborescens"
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|species=arborescens | |species=arborescens | ||
|common_name=Wild Hydrangea, Smooth Hydrangea | |common_name=Wild Hydrangea, Smooth Hydrangea | ||
| + | |habit=shrub | ||
|Min ht metric=cm | |Min ht metric=cm | ||
|origin=E North America | |origin=E North America | ||
| + | |lifespan=perennial | ||
| + | |exposure=sun, part-sun, shade | ||
| + | |water=moderate, dry | ||
| + | |features=deciduous, bees, cut flowers, butterflys, drought tolerant | ||
| + | |flower_season=mid summer, late summer, early fall | ||
| + | |flowers=pink, white | ||
|Temp Metric=°F | |Temp Metric=°F | ||
| + | |min_zone=3 | ||
| + | |max_zone=9 | ||
|image=Hydrangea arborescens.jpg | |image=Hydrangea arborescens.jpg | ||
|image_width=240 | |image_width=240 | ||
|image_caption=Hydrangea arborescens | |image_caption=Hydrangea arborescens | ||
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Hydrangea arborescens, Linn. (H. urticifolia, Hort.). Erect shrub, 4-10 ft.: lvs. long-petioled, ovate, acute or acuminate, rounded or cordate at the base, serrate, green and glabrous on both sides or somewhat pubescent or glaucous beneath, 3-6 in. long: cymes 2-5 in. broad, with none or few sterile fls. June, July. N. J. to Iowa, south to Fla. and Mo. B.M. 437. G.W. 15, p. 612. | Hydrangea arborescens, Linn. (H. urticifolia, Hort.). Erect shrub, 4-10 ft.: lvs. long-petioled, ovate, acute or acuminate, rounded or cordate at the base, serrate, green and glabrous on both sides or somewhat pubescent or glaucous beneath, 3-6 in. long: cymes 2-5 in. broad, with none or few sterile fls. June, July. N. J. to Iowa, south to Fla. and Mo. B.M. 437. G.W. 15, p. 612. | ||
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| − | '''''Hydrangea arborescens''''', commonly known as Wild Hydrangea or Smooth Hydrangea, is a species of [[Hydrangea]] native to eastern [[North America]]. | + | '''''Hydrangea arborescens''''', commonly known as Wild Hydrangea or Smooth Hydrangea, is a species of [[Hydrangea]] native to eastern [[North America]]. |
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Viburnum americanum, Mill. (V. Opulus var. americanum, Ait. V. trilobum, Marsh. V. opuloides, Muhl. V. edule, Pursh. V. Oxycoccus, Pursh). Cranberry Bush. High Cranberry. Fig. 3928. Closely allied to the preceding species, but habit more open and spreading: lvs. with coarsely toothed or nearly entire lobes, pilose on the veins beneath or nearly glabrous, 2-5 in. long; petiole with shallow groove and small, usually stalked glands: cymes with shorter peduncles; stamens somewhat shorter. May, June: fr. in Aug., Sept. B.B. (ed. 2) 3:270 (as V. Opulus). New Bruns. to Brit. Col., south to N. J. and Ore.—Handsome native shrub, very decorative in fr., which begins to color by the end of July, remains on the branches and keeps its bright scarlet color until the following spring. The berries are not eaten by birds. | Viburnum americanum, Mill. (V. Opulus var. americanum, Ait. V. trilobum, Marsh. V. opuloides, Muhl. V. edule, Pursh. V. Oxycoccus, Pursh). Cranberry Bush. High Cranberry. Fig. 3928. Closely allied to the preceding species, but habit more open and spreading: lvs. with coarsely toothed or nearly entire lobes, pilose on the veins beneath or nearly glabrous, 2-5 in. long; petiole with shallow groove and small, usually stalked glands: cymes with shorter peduncles; stamens somewhat shorter. May, June: fr. in Aug., Sept. B.B. (ed. 2) 3:270 (as V. Opulus). New Bruns. to Brit. Col., south to N. J. and Ore.—Handsome native shrub, very decorative in fr., which begins to color by the end of July, remains on the branches and keeps its bright scarlet color until the following spring. The berries are not eaten by birds. | ||
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| + | == Cultivation == | ||
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| − | ===Propagation=== | + | === Propagation === |
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| − | ===Pests and diseases=== | + | === Pests and diseases === |
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| − | ==Cultivars== | + | == Cultivars == |
| − | *The cultivar 'Annabelle' is the best known of this species. | + | |
| − | *The cultivar ‘Grandiflora’ has flowers that resemble snowballs, similar to ''[[Viburnum]] plicatum''. | + | *The cultivar 'Annabelle' is the best known of this species. It is noted for having very large inflorescens (flower heads)that emerge green turn white and then age to green. The blooms are so large and heavy they often flop to the ground after a rain. |
| + | *The cultivar ‘Grandiflora’ has flowers that resemble snowballs, similar to ''[[Viburnum]] plicatum''. The blooms are not as large as 'Annabelle' and are typically more irregular or lumpy. | ||
| + | *The cultivar ‘Hayes Starburst’ is a small, weeaked stemed plant with attractive, fully doubled tepals (sterile flowers). | ||
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| + | The cultivar ‘NCAH1’ (syn '''INVINCIBELLE'''<sup>TM</sup> '''Spirit''') is the first 'Annabelle' type hydrangea with bright pink flowers. Like the species it is colf hardy, relaible flowering. The mature stems are stronger than 'Annabelle' and are less likely to flop. This cultivar is also unique in that it continues to produce new flowers after the initial bloom. | ||
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| + | == Gallery == | ||
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Image:Hills-of-Snow Hydrangea arborescens 'Grandiflora' Flowers 2606px.jpg|Hills-of-Snow Hydrangea "Grandiflora" | Image:Hills-of-Snow Hydrangea arborescens 'Grandiflora' Flowers 2606px.jpg|Hills-of-Snow Hydrangea "Grandiflora" | ||
Image:Wild hydrangea var annabelle.jpg|Wild Hydrangea v. Annabelle</br>''Hydrangea arborescens'' | Image:Wild hydrangea var annabelle.jpg|Wild Hydrangea v. Annabelle</br>''Hydrangea arborescens'' | ||
Image:Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens).jpg|Flowers of Smooth Hydrangea | Image:Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens).jpg|Flowers of Smooth Hydrangea | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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*[[Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture]], by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963 | *[[Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture]], by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963 | ||
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| − | ==External links== | + | <!--- xxxxx *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 --><!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 --><!--- xxxxx *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608 --> |
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Revision as of 16:36, 9 February 2010
| Habit | shrub
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| Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
| Origin: | ✈ | E North America |
| Bloom: | ❀ | mid summer, late summer, early fall |
| Exposure: | ☼ | sun, part-sun, shade |
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| Water: | ◍ | moderate, dry |
| Features: | ✓ | deciduous, bees, cut flowers, butterflys, drought tolerant |
| USDA Zones: | 3 to 9 | |
| Flower features: | ❀ | pink, white |
Read about Hydrangea arborescens in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
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Hydrangea arborescens, Linn. (H. urticifolia, Hort.). Erect shrub, 4-10 ft.: lvs. long-petioled, ovate, acute or acuminate, rounded or cordate at the base, serrate, green and glabrous on both sides or somewhat pubescent or glaucous beneath, 3-6 in. long: cymes 2-5 in. broad, with none or few sterile fls. June, July. N. J. to Iowa, south to Fla. and Mo. B.M. 437. G.W. 15, p. 612.
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Hydrangea arborescens, commonly known as Wild Hydrangea or Smooth Hydrangea, is a species of Hydrangea native to eastern North America.
Read about Hydrangea arborescens in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
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Viburnum americanum, Mill. (V. Opulus var. americanum, Ait. V. trilobum, Marsh. V. opuloides, Muhl. V. edule, Pursh. V. Oxycoccus, Pursh). Cranberry Bush. High Cranberry. Fig. 3928. Closely allied to the preceding species, but habit more open and spreading: lvs. with coarsely toothed or nearly entire lobes, pilose on the veins beneath or nearly glabrous, 2-5 in. long; petiole with shallow groove and small, usually stalked glands: cymes with shorter peduncles; stamens somewhat shorter. May, June: fr. in Aug., Sept. B.B. (ed. 2) 3:270 (as V. Opulus). New Bruns. to Brit. Col., south to N. J. and Ore.—Handsome native shrub, very decorative in fr., which begins to color by the end of July, remains on the branches and keeps its bright scarlet color until the following spring. The berries are not eaten by birds.
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Cultivation
Propagation
Pests and diseases
Cultivars
- The cultivar 'Annabelle' is the best known of this species. It is noted for having very large inflorescens (flower heads)that emerge green turn white and then age to green. The blooms are so large and heavy they often flop to the ground after a rain.
- The cultivar ‘Grandiflora’ has flowers that resemble snowballs, similar to Viburnum plicatum. The blooms are not as large as 'Annabelle' and are typically more irregular or lumpy.
- The cultivar ‘Hayes Starburst’ is a small, weeaked stemed plant with attractive, fully doubled tepals (sterile flowers).
The cultivar ‘NCAH1’ (syn INVINCIBELLETM Spirit) is the first 'Annabelle' type hydrangea with bright pink flowers. Like the species it is colf hardy, relaible flowering. The mature stems are stronger than 'Annabelle' and are less likely to flop. This cultivar is also unique in that it continues to produce new flowers after the initial bloom.
Gallery
Hills-of-Snow Hydrangea "Grandiflora"
Wild Hydrangea v. Annabelle
Hydrangea arborescens
Flowers of Smooth Hydrangea
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References
- Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963
External links
- w:Hydrangea arborescens. Some of the material on this page may be from Wikipedia, under the Creative Commons license.
- Hydrangea arborescens QR Code (Size 50, 100, 200, 500)
