Welcome to our Plant Library! This is a new feature on our website to showcase the vast selection of plants that we carry across different seasons. We are continuously adding products, so if you are looking for a specific plant not listed below, we encourage you to call or visit to see if we have it in stock!
Limelight Hydrangea Tree (PW)
Botanical Name: Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ (standard form)
Common Name: Limelight Hydrangea Tree
Mature Height and Width:
6–8′ tall × 6–7′ wide (grafted standard form; canopy dimension only)
Growth Habit: Tree-form hydrangea trained on a single clear trunk with rounded to broadly oval flowering canopy. Dense upper branching with upright stems supporting large panicles. Moderate to fast growth rate.
Foliage Description: Medium green ovate leaves with serrated margins. Moderate leaf size and density. Leaves provide backdrop beneath large panicles.
Flower Description: Large conical panicles emerging lime-green, transitioning to creamy white, then soft pink to rose in late season. Panicles held upright on strong stems. Dense bloom coverage across canopy.
Bloom Time: Mid-summer through early fall.
Fall Color: Panicles age to pink to muted rose; foliage yellow-brown before leaf drop.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; strongest stems and bloom density in full sun.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 3–8 (reliable in Northeast Zones 5–7).
Notable Landscape Uses: Foundation focal point; patio accent; small lawn specimen; formal garden element; entry planting.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Flower buds and new growth may experience browsing pressure in Northeast Zones 5–7.