Climbing Hydrangea

Climbing Hydrangea

(Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris)

Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family)

Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris: Climbing Hydrangea

No known location near campus.

• leaves simple, opposite, deciduous, dark green with serrate margins, ovate; about 2-4" long and 1/2 as wide
• stem is brown with peeling bark and aerial roots for attaching to climbing surfaces
• bark on older vines continues peeling habit--very attractive
• grows to 60-80’ in height where well established; slow growth rate initially, but fast after established
• has flat-topped corymbs of flowers in late spring to early summer with sweet fragrance
• prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade--best in part shade here