Hydrangea arborescens

SHRUB: Hydrangea arborescens (Wild or Smooth Hydrangea)

June 23, 2023

Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Wild Hydrangea is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub with large handsome leaves and large flower heads comprising dozens of florets. It is common throughout much of the Mid-Atlantic Region except for the Coastal Plain where it occurs infrequently. (In Delaware its status is historical.)

Native Alternatives to Overused Foundation Plants, Part II

June 10, 2020

In Part I of this article, we presented alternatives to some traditional foundation shrubs that are considered invasive in Arlington County and the City of Alexandria. In Part II, we consider alternatives to other overused non-native shrubs.