Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Limelight Hydrangea Tree is a dependable standby that provides the largest flowerheads and the best bright white and lime coloring. This grafted tree form of Hydrangea paniculata is brilliant for adding not only color to the garden but also height and textural contrast with the coarse leaves and loose flowerheads. The tree form of Limelight reaches a maximum height of 6 feet and is perfect for small yards or planting directly under utility lines.
Limelight Hydrangea Tree Care
Hydrangeas appreciate moist soil that has good drainage and a moderate amount of nutrition. Limelight will not change color based on the pH of the soil. The flowers take on the same shades of green, white, and rosy pink from year to year. Plant this standard tree in a location with direct sun early in the day and filtered or dappled shade during the hottest part of the day.
Deadheading is rarely necessary for Limelight to keep its compact growth habit. The branches of this Hydrangea are quite sturdy and able to keep the large flowerheads fully upright. Prune the canopy lightly in the early spring to remove any damaged material from the winter.
Fertilizing can be done once a year in the spring with a slow-release, granular formula. Select a product with a balanced 10-10-10 NPK ratio. Mulching with organic compost each spring is another great way to provide nutrients for Limelight while gradually improving the soil quality.
Limelight Hydrangea Tree Spacing
Hydrangeas trees are easy to incorporate into existing garden schemes. Limelight will have between 3-4 feet of open trunk at the bottom, allowing perennial and other low-growing shrubs to grow quite close. Space each plant 6-8 feet apart when planting multiple Limelight Hydrangea Trees. When planting Limelight in a container, select a pot with a diameter around 18-24 inches.
Limelight Hydrangea Tree Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 3 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 6-8 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 6-8 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Green
- Flower Description
- Green
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Blooms On
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New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Limelight Hydrangea
- Also Known As
- Limelight Hydrangea
- Botanical Name
- Hydrangea paniculata USPP 12,874
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Panicle Hydrangea
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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