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Hydrangea macrophylla, Bigleaf Hydrangea



Size: shrub, 4-8' average height at maturity

Leaves: deciduous, opposite, 4-8" long, simple, obovate to elliptic or broad obovate with triangular teeth, acuminate, broad cuneate, medium green with an almost waxy feel

Twigs: light brown, large white pith

Flowers: monoecious, very showy, varying forms and colors

Fruit: capsule, not ornamental
Group Bigleaf Hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla, Walk 7: Zucker Shrub Garden
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