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summer-flowering tree/shrub
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Posted by
motria z6 Chicago (
My Page) on
Sat, Jun 30, 12 at 21:09
| Hi folks - We moved to a new home in May and I missed most of the spring lilacs and tree blossoms. I was surprised to see there is an attractive shrub (or small tree) which is putting on flower buds now, in late June. What could this be?
I'm so excited! -Motria |
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RE: summer-flowering tree/shrub
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| It looks like Hydrangea paniculata. |
RE: summer-flowering tree/shrub
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| Thanks Karen! I ruled out hydrangea because of the woody stems. Shows you how much I know! :-p |
RE: summer-flowering tree/shrub
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| motria - Most Hydrangeas are shrubs so they will have woody stems by definition. |
RE: summer-flowering tree/shrub
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| I thought all Hydrangeas had woody stems... my macrophyllas, petioralis, quercifolias and paniculatas all do. |
RE: summer-flowering tree/shrub
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| In our climate (zone 5-6) some hydrangeas die back in the winter. From what I've read (like 5 minutes ago) if you want blooming hydrangeas in Chicago they either must be very woody and hardy, or else find the kinds that can bloom on "new wood". Some people also stretch the zone by planting in a spot protected from winter winds or wrapping with burlap. I've never had a hydrangea before, so this is an exciting new world. :-) We also have a wisteria on the back fence and a yucca plant. Joy! |
RE: summer-flowering tree/shrub
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| Well, carrieb - I was thinking of Hydrangea petiolaris which I'd call a vine. Also there are very likely many Hydrangeas I've never heard of, so I didn't like to say 'all', just in case there were some giant tree hydrangeas somewhere. |
RE: summer-flowering tree/shrub
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| Oh, I never meant that "all" hydrangeas did, just all the ones I know. C. Petioralis is a vine with woody stems, so that one counted (for me) too. |
RE: summer-flowering tree/shrub
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- Posted by bboy USDA 8 Sunset 5 WA (My Page) on
Sun, Jul 1, 12 at 18:10
| I'm not aware of any that aren't woody. Certainly not any of the species that are familiar in western cultivation. |
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