Pink Diamond Hydrangea Tree

Botanical Name: Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pink Diamond’ (standard form)

Common Name: Pink Diamond Hydrangea Tree

Mature Height and Width:
8–12' tall × 6–8' wide (canopy dimension on grafted standard)

Growth Habit: Tree-form hydrangea trained to a single clear trunk. Broadly rounded to slightly irregular canopy with upright to slightly arching stems. Moderate to vigorous growth rate. More open structure than ‘Phantom.’

Foliage Description: Medium green ovate leaves with serrated margins. Moderate canopy density with visible branching between bloom clusters.

Flower Description: Large conical panicles emerging creamy white and maturing to medium to deep pink as season progresses. Panicles more open and airy than ‘Phantom,’ with visible individual florets and lighter texture.

Bloom Time: Mid-summer through early fall.

Fall Color: Panicles deepen to pink-red; foliage yellow-brown before leaf drop.

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; strongest pink coloration in full sun.

Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 3–8 (reliable in Northeast Zones 5–7).

Notable Landscape Uses: Lawn specimen; foundation accent; patio focal point; late-season flowering tree; mixed border anchor.

Deer Resistance: Moderate
Flower buds and new growth may be browsed in Northeast Zones 5–7.