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Pee Gee HydrangeaHydrangea paniculata ‘G
This beautiful flowering shrub can be pruned to serve as a small flowering tree if you wish.
Hardiness Zones
The pee gee hydrangea can be expected to grow in Hardiness Zones 3–8. View Map
Tree Type
Mature Size
The Pee Gee hydrangea grows to a height of 10–20' and a spread of 10–20' at maturity.
Growth Rate
This shrub grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per year.
Sun Preference
Full sun and partial shade are best for this shrub, meaning it prefers a minimum of 4 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day.
Soil Preference
The Pee Gee hydrangea grows in acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, silty loam, well-drained and clay soils.
Attributes
This shrub:
- Produces large panicles of white flowers that turn purplish-pink throughout the summer. The panicles are normally 6-8" long but can reach up to 12-18" if the plant is thinned to 5–10 shoots.
- Features medium to dark green leaves that are 3–6" long with serrated margins. In the summer, the foliage has a tinge of luster.
- Adapts to a wide range of climates.
- Grows in a rounded shape.
- Can be pruned into a small flowering tree.
History/Lore
This form was introduces from Japan in 1862.