Phantom Panicle Hydrangea Tree Form
Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Phantom Panicle Hydrangea Tree Form highlights at a glance!
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
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The original form was loved by all and the Phantom Panicle Hydrangea Tree (Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom') is no different. The charm of this tree not only comes from its unique form but also from its beautiful color-changing panicles. You'll definitely want to add one or more of these to your garden!
Just like the original Phantom Panicle Hydrangea, the tree form has immense blossoms made up of classic Hydrangea florets. When this deciduous specimen first blooms in the summer, the petals are a soft shade of green and will soon fade to an ethereal white before blushing pink later in the season. It'll continue to be showy all through winter with the bloom turning a light shade of tan. The effect is stunning on top of the lush green foliage that peeks out from underneath.
One thing is for sure, you'll never be bored with this tree-form Hydrangea! Not only are the Phantom Panicle Hydrangea Tree's blooms beautiful, but they are absolutely gigantic. These panicles often reach 15-18 inches long! It's no wonder this tree was given the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society!
Planting and Application:
The Phantom is a fantastic way to add a lot of texture to a garden, as it has the wonderful look of an ornamental shrub atop a bare trunk. Use it as a centerpiece to your cottage garden or as an accent along the sides of your patio. This specimen also makes for a stunning spectacle when mass planted in larger gardens!
Soften the corners of hardscapes or anchor a garden bed with this delightfully large tree-form Panicle Hydrangea! Plant one as an accent right in the front of your home on a raised berm to further highlight these wonderful trees, or include these as part of a mixed shrub border to add height and interest.
- Tall Green to White Blossoms Blush Pink
- Immense Color Changing Panicles
- Reliable Flowering & Color
- Easy-to-Grow & Maintain
- Specimen, Focal Point, Cut Flower & Accent
#ProPlantTips for Care:
This Panicle Hydrangea specimen is the happiest when planted in well-draining soil where it can bask in the sun for most of the day. As long as it is watered regularly, the Phantom Panicle Hydrangea tree will give you those stunning blooms that you can cut and take inside for decorating or drying. Appreciating afternoon shade in the hottest of its USDA growing zones 4 through 8 and a 3-4 inch layer of mulch to keep the roots cool and moist.
Unlike some other Hydrangea varieties, you won't have to worry about fussing with the soil composition in order to get the color you want. No matter the soil acidity, the Phantom Panicle will consistently start green, turn white, and then end a lovely light pink. In fact, the only upkeep this tree requires is a slight pruning during the winter season!
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Moderate Moisture
- Almost Any Well-Drained Soil
- Blooms on New Wood - Prune Late Winter/Early Spring
- Not pH-Dependent Color
It's hard to believe anything can top the Tree-form of the classic Phantom Panicle Hydrangea let alone live up to the highly set expectations, but that is exactly what it does! You'll love it in your garden and your neighbors will be asking how they can get one in theirs. Order a Phantom Panicle Panicle Hydrangea Tree from NatureHills.com today!
