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Hydrangea paniculata ‘SMNHPH’ (standard form)
Choose Limelight Prime® Hydrangea Tree if you want a tidy flowering focal point with earlier panicle hydrangea bloom than Limelight; the tradeoff is it needs annual pruning and watering attention in hot, dry stretches.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The raised head and large flower clusters make a clear focal point without taking over the whole bed. |
| Growth Rate | A- | It puts on size quickly once established, especially with steady moisture and annual pruning. |
| Maintenance | B- | It is reliable, but the tree form needs pruning to keep the head balanced and supported. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Young trees like this can be browsed or rubbed by deer, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | B+ | The upright trunk keeps the plant useful near walks, but the flower head still needs room to spread. |
| Screening Value | D | This is an accent tree, not a privacy plant, and the trunk leaves open space below. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for a visible bed where the trunk can be seen and the head can be pruned each spring, not tucked into a dry back corner.
| Mature Height | 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-9a |
| Spacing | 5.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, tree-form standard, conical crown |
Yes, it blooms on new wood, so winter damage is less of a concern than with many bigleaf hydrangeas.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth starts, keeping the rounded head open and even.
Yes, but remove shoots from the trunk and base so it keeps its standard tree form.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22127
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Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
