Plant Min Zone: 3a
Plant Max Zone: 8b
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Water / Rainfall: Average, High
Soil Quality: Average, Rich
Bloom Season: Summer, Late Summer, Fall
Flower Color: White
Berry / Fruit Color: Brown-Beige
Spring Foliage Color: Green
Summer Foliage Color: Green
Fall Foliage Color: Green, Yellow
Evergreen Foliage: No
Winter Interest: Yes
Scented Flowers: No
Drought Tolerance: Low, Medium
Wet-Feet Tolerance: Medium
Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High
Wind Tolerance: Medium
Poor Soil Tolerance: Rocky Soils, Acidic Soil (low PH)
Height: 3' - 5'
Width: 3' - 5'
Growth Rate: Medium
Service Life: Very Long: 10-20 years
Maintenance Need: Medium
Spreading Potential: Low
Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Shrub to Desired Size in Late Winter or Early Spring Before New Growth: Blooms on New Wood.
Plant Grouping Size: Specimen Planting of 1-3, Small Grouping of 3-5
Best Side of House: East Exposure, North Exposure
Extreme Planting Locations: Resistant to Rabbits
Ornamental Features: Multiple Seasons of Interest, Long Blooming Season, Large Tropical Foliage / Flowers
Special Landscape Uses: None
Possible Pest Problems: Stem/Crown Disease, Foliage Disease
Plant Limitations: Needs Thick Winter Mulch, Needs Regular Irrigation, Late to Emerge or Leaf Out in Spring
Shippable in 2026: YES
***Shrub descriptions available with future update!*** Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' is also known as Annabelle Smooth Hydrangea >>>>>>>>>>>>>>Ultra cold-hardy plants from northern climates normally dislike our long hot humid summers; although we are on the Southern edge of this plants adaptability, it still survives reasonably well here. Look for a cold microclimate planting location such as East or North exposure.>>>>>