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 ½ 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