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Native alternative(s) for Hydrangea glaucescens:
Hydrangea barbara Flowers
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Hydrangea hydrangeoides Schizophragma hydrangeoides
Lonicera acuminata Lonicera alseuosmoides
Smilax glabra Smilax glabra

Chinese Hydrangea-vine Hydrangea glaucescens

Previously known as:

  • Schizophragma elliptifolium
  • Schizophragma glaucescens
  • Schizophragma hypoglaucum
  • Schizophragma integrifolium
Phonetic Spelling
ski-zo-FRAG-muh in-teg-ree-FOH-lee-um
Description

Native to Formosa, central and south China,  Hydrangea glaucescens is usually found at high elevations.  It is a vigorous, large deciduous shrub climbing by aerial roots over rocks or trees. This vine requires plenty of space and is best grown against a large tree or wall. The soil should be moist but well-drained with plenty of added organic matter.

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Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#deciduous#full sun tolerant#heat tolerant#white flowers#shrub#dappled shade#moist soil#well-drained soil#climbing vines#neutral pH#dappled sunlight#acidic soils tolerant#alkaline soils tolerant#screening#Asian garden#sandy soils tolerant#garden walls#partial shade tolerant#woodland
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#deciduous#full sun tolerant#heat tolerant#white flowers#shrub#dappled shade#moist soil#well-drained soil#climbing vines#neutral pH#dappled sunlight#acidic soils tolerant#alkaline soils tolerant#screening#Asian garden#sandy soils tolerant#garden walls#partial shade tolerant#woodland
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Hydrangea
    Species:
    glaucescens
    Family:
    Hydrangeaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Woody
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Stem Cutting
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    South China to Indo-China
    Distribution:
    Found in China in dense to sparse forests in valleys or on mountain slopes or summits
    Climbing Method:
    Clinging
    Scrambler
    Dimensions:
    Height: 15 ft. 0 in. - 45 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 5 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Shrub
    Vine
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Climbing
    Growth Rate:
    Slow
    Maintenance:
    Low
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    High Organic Matter
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Alkaline (>8.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Available Space To Plant:
    6-feet-12 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Display/Harvest Time:
    Fall
    Fruit Type:
    Capsule
    Fruit Length:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Width:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Description:
    The capsule is bell-shaped to inversely conical. Seeds are brown, compressed, 3-4 mm including wings;
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Cream/Tan
    Gold/Yellow
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Corymb
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Wheel
    Flower Description:
    Produces 10-12" white flower clusters similar to a lacecap hydrangea. Sterile flowers are yellow-white, ovate-lanceolate, lanceolate, or broadly elliptic. Fertile flowers with calyx tube inversely conical, 1.5-2 × 1-1.5 mm, base subacute; teeth triangular, ca. 0.5 mm.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Smooth
    Velvety
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Shape:
    Cordate
    Cuneate
    Elliptical
    Ovate
    Leaf Margin:
    Dentate
    Denticulate
    Entire
    Serrate
    Sinuate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    > 6 inches
    Leaf Width:
    3-6 inches
    Leaf Description:
    The leaves are variable in size, shape, serration of the margin, and pubescence of the leaves. The light green leaves, darker above than below, may range in shape from ovate to broadly elliptical. Leaf size varies from 2.5 to 8 inches long, and from 2 to 5 inches wide. The margin may be entire, minutely denticulate, or sinuate-dentate. The leaf undersurface varies from smooth to finely haired.
  • Bark:
    Bark Color:
    Dark Gray
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Rock Wall
    Woodland
    Landscape Theme:
    Asian Garden
    Design Feature:
    Barrier
    Screen/Privacy
    Attracts:
    Bees