climbing hydrangea Hydrangeaceae Hydrangea anomala

Leaf:Opposite, simple, serrate, oval to ovate, heart-shaped base, long petiole, 2 to 4 inches long, thickened and coarse feeling, dark green above, paler below.
Flower:White, in large flat-topped (5 to 8 inch) clusters, outer flowers much larger and sterile, very showy, fragrant, appearing in late early summer.
Fruit:Small brown capsule, not showy.
Twig:Stout, initially green turning red and eventually brown, peeling bark, large bud with reddish brown and light brown scales.
Bark:Reddish brown with large amounts of exfoliating bark, develops aerial roots, attractive.
Form:A climbing vine that may reach over 60 feet in height.

leaf flower fruit twig bark form map

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