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Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

Family Hydrangeaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The deciduous shrub Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' (panicle hydrangea) bears showy and bright yellow blooms during mid-summer to early fall. The matte foliage is medium green in colour and coarse in texture. Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' (panicle hydrangea) has exfoliating bark.
Typical Uses Border and hedge.
Special Characteristics Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' is tolerant of drought, pollution and salt. In autumn, Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' is alight with fall colour.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' (panicle hydrangea) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.