Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The recent advances in panicle hydrangeas make this one of the most carefree shrubs to grow in your garden. Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea Tree is not only a dependable late-season bloomer but its vertical form is perfect for the back of a garden border or a container to decorate your patio or deck. The large panicle flowerheads appear bright white and age to a dreamy strawberry hue. This amazing tree-form hydrangea will add interest to any outdoor space.
Hydrangea paniculata is the most reliable blooming hydrangea, exploding with dense flowerheads late in the summer, well after other shrubs have finished for the year. The large leaves remain clean and evenly colored until fall and make for a great backdrop for earlier blooming shrubs or perennials. Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea Tree blooms on new growth, which means that any winter damage or early season pruning does not reduce the amount of flowers you will enjoy later in the season.
Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea Tree Care
Hydrangea trees require the same growing conditions as shrub hydrangeas. Plant them in rich, well-draining soil that retains moisture. Full sun is perfectly acceptable for this hydrangea and will ensure the best color retention in the flowers. The Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea tree is grafted onto winter hardy rootstock with no need for specialized treatment or protection. A fertilizer for acid-loving garden plants should be applied early in the spring as the new buds begin to show. Mulching with organic compost or shredded arborist chippings aids in suppressing annual weeds that compete for moisture in garden soils.
Light pruning in the spring will keep your hydrangea tree compact. Snip back spent flowers and stems to a pair of leaf buds to avoid naked stems poking out. The flowerheads are very long-lived and in some years will remain on the tree through the winter. They also make great dried flowers for indoor display, holding their shape and color exceptionally well.
Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea Tree Spacing
The overall height of Strawberry Sundae is 6-8 feet with a canopy spread of 6-8 feet. Plant at least 10 feet away from any structures, so that the tree can bloom on all sides. Perennials and other shorter shrubs can be planted at least 12 inches from the base of the hydrangea tree to reduce root competition. Use a container with at least an 8-10 gallon capacity (20-inch diameter) to offset the top-heavy shape of this tree.
Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea Tree Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 3 to 8 (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
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 6-8 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 6-8 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink, White
- Flower Description
- Pink, White
- 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
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea Tree
- Also Known As
- Panicled Hydrangea
- Botanical Name
- Hydrangea paniculata 'Rensun'
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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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
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#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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