Hydrangea anomala, Climbing Hydrangea

Hydrangea anomala, Climbing HydrangeaUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 59 Native Range: Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea Soil: Moist, well drained, rich in organic matter; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH Light: Partial shade to full sun (best flowering in morning sun with afternoon shade) Height in the Garden: Up to 3040 ft (with support) Attributes: Deciduous woody vine with heart shaped, dark green foliage. Large, showy clusters of fragrant, white lacecap flowers bloom in late spring to

Many cultivars available with varying leaf shapes

My plants are flowering age

yellow flowers in spring

Good as a patio or courtyard container plant

Bark: Smooth and gray when young

slightly twisted

Wounds do close with high vigor and sealant

I believe this a slightly shorter than average clone

Notes:  This tree is very unusual and hard to find in the U

May be maintained as a shrub in the garden

Uses: Specimen shrub

vertically peeling bark