Hydrangea trees are hydrangea shrub plants that have been grower cultivated into tree-forms, also known as standard hydrangeas. The most common type of cultivated tree-form hydrangea is the Panicle hydrangea with its cone-shaped clusters of white-cream-pink blossoms.
Examples of Hydrangea Trees
Limelight Hydrangea Tree (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’)
Quick Fire Hydrangea Tree (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Bulk’)
Berry White Hydrangea Tree (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Renba’)
Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea Tree (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Renhy’)
Pee Gee Hydrangea Tree (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’)
Pinky Winky Hydrangea Tree (Hydrangea paniculata ‘DVPpinky’)
Limelight Hydrangea Tree
The Limelight hydrangea tree is by far the most popular variety available. It has most commonly been grown in its natural shrub form, growing to a mature size of 6-8 feet tall and wide. A newer version, the ‘Limelight Prime’, is a smaller tree that grows to a maximum height and width of 6 to 8 feet.
Pinky Winky Hydrangea Tree
The Pinky Winky hydrangea is another very popular cultivar. Similar size to Limelight, also reaching 6 to 8 feet tall at maturity, the flowers of this hydrangea tree open as a white colour with a blush hint, and then age to a bright pink.
Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea Tree
The Vanilla Strawberry hydrangea tree is a smaller plant, growing to 4 to 6 feet tall and wide. At first, the flower heads are creamy white but age to an attractive pale pink colour.
Quick Fire Hydrangea Tree
Quick Fire is another popular hydrangea cultivar used for standard-form specimens. Like Limelight and Pinky Winky, this variety grows to 6 to 8 feet tall and wide. It is one of the earliest blooming tree-form hydrangea varieties.
Phantom Hydrangea Tree
The Phantom hydrangea tree, a large variety that can reach 6-10 feet tall and wide features large flower heads, which can reach over a foot long on mature shrubs. The flowers start out white before aging to a pinkish-blush colour.
Pee Gee Hydrangea Tree
The Pee Gee hydrangea tree was once the most popular variety of tree-form hydrangeas. Also known as Grandiflora hydrangea tree, the Pee Gee is a particularly large variety that develops multi-stemmed reaching a size of 10 to 20 feet tall and wide when mature.
Little Lime Hydrangea Tree
The Little Lime hydrangea trees are dwarf forms of the popular ‘Limelight’ cultivar. These beautiful small trees reach to a height and witdth of about 4 to 5 feet. Like the Limelight variety, they have green flowers that age to an antique blush pink.
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Bobo Hydrangea Tree
The Bobo hydrangea tree is also a smaller variety of hydrangea tree, measuring about 3 feet tall and wide when at maturity. Due to its small stature, this cultivar is often sold as a container plant perfect for doorway entries, decks and patios.
Fire Light Hydrangea Tree
The Fire Light hydrangea tree is an interesting variety due to its vibrant colours. As the flowers bloom, they change from cream white to a bright pink. The tree itself grows 5 to 6 feet tall when mature.
Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea Tree
The Strawberry Sundae hydrangea tree is another interesting hydrangea in that it changes the colour of the flowers as it blooms. When the flowers open up, they are a creamy white and then age to a deep pinkish-red, making for a breath-taking display in a landscape. This hydrangea tree grows 6 to 7 feet tall and wide.
Little Quick Fire Hydrangea Tree
A compact version of ‘Quick Fire’, the Little Quick Fire hydrangea tree is the perfect choice for small yards or gardens. This hydrangea tree grows only 4 feet tall and wide and its flowers open up white with a pinkish blush before aging to bright pink.
Wim’s Red Hydrangea Tree
A unique hydrangea tree with deep red/purple flowers, the Wim’s Red hydrangea tree’s flowers start out as a creamy white colour, but age to a rich pink and onto a glowing ruby red in the early fall. This hydrangea tree grows 5 to 6 feet tall and wide.
Early Evolution Hydrangea Tree
The Early Evolution hydrangea tree is an early blooming standard tree with white flowers that age to a soft, elegant blush pink. It is a perfect choice for small gardens as grows 4 to 6 feet tall and wide and its showy blooms last all season.
Magical Candle Hydrangea Tree
The Magical Candle hydrangea tree is another unique hydrangea tree and it gets its name from the beautiful candle-like flower panicles. Flowers start up creamy white before aging to a light pink hue. This hydrangea tree grows 4 to 6 feet tall and wide at maturity.
| Commonly Asked Questions |
What are the longest blooming hydrangea trees?
Pee Gee hydrangea, Fire Light hydrangea, and Magical Candle hydrangea.
What hydrangea tree has the deepest blooms?
Wim’s Red hydrangea, which has dark pink/red flowers that age to a ruby red colour.
What hydrangea trees are best suited for small yards?
Little Lime hydrangea, Bobo hydrangea, Little Quick Fire hydrangea, and Early Evolution hydrangea.
How can to increase the longevity of hydrangea trees?
To make hydrangea trees last longer, they should be planted in well-drained, moist soil. Pruning in the late winter can help promote new growth and flowering. Additionally, applying fertilizer every spring will keep your hydrangea trees healthy and blooming throughout the season.
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