First Editions Strawberry Sundae™ Panicle Hydrangea Tree Form
Hydrangea paniculata 'Rensun'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H |
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$0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
$20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
$50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
$70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
$100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
$130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
$150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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
First Editions Strawberry Sundae™ Panicle Hydrangea Tree Form highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall

Growing Zones 3-8
Need an elevated pop of color for small yards or as a thriller in large decorative containers? Try the easy-care First Editions® Strawberry Sundae™ Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'Rensun') now lifted into a glorious specimen! With a rounded, compact habit, this gorgeous Hydrangea is expertly grafted onto a 2-3 foot standard trunk that is straight and strong. These focal points fit beautifully in small space gardens and make a high-style accent in larger landscapes!
You and your neighbors will watch in amazement as the showy blooms go through a spectacular color change each year. Those elevated cone-shaped flowers emerge creamy white in mid-summer, then transform to pink as the cooler nights roll around in fall. The color finally deepens into a luscious strawberry red! And its dark green foliage creates the perfect backdrop for its summertime display of blooms.
A smaller, more compact form of the Vanilla Strawberry Panicle Hydrangea, Strawberry Sundae™ is hardy throughout USDA growing zones 3 through 8, these tree-form Strawvberry Sundae™ Panicle Hydrangeas have a rounded growth habit atop their trunks, yet stay compact and small for modern gardens. But those full-sized blooms are large enough to make a huge impact! They start blooming at a time when other flowers have come and gone and keep going all summer!
Planting and Application:
Use this flowering shrub as the Queen of your mid-summer garden. Allow these high-style focal points to grace your yard well into fall and even winter. Leave some of the magnificent panicle blooms to ornament the shrub and add winter interest, too!
You'll love the romantic look of these pretty, tidy plants. Use tree-form Panicle Hydrangeas as upright accents evenly spaced throughout your mixed garden borders, or accenting garden beds as a prominent specimen. The subtle shades of the flowers blend well with anything else in your garden. Plant them in front of other Hydrangea varieties for a striking layered and textured look while adding height.
Use Strawberry Sundae™ Hydrangea Trees in large containers for an incredible focal point on the patio, or on either side of your front door. It's a stunningly modern front garden berm or foundation anchor plant! Try pairing the smaller and compact growing Strawberry Sundae™ Hydrangea under your windows, with Hydrangea Trees between your windows as accents! What a lovely way to frame your home's architecture!
- Excellent Tree Form & 2-3 Foot Standard Trunk
- White Flowers Change from Vanilla to Strawberry Red
- Attracts Butterflies & Excellent for Fresh Cut & Dried Flower Arrangements
- Sturdy Stems & Winter Interest
- Outstanding Mass Planting
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Strawberry Sundae™ is an easy-care, deciduous shrub. It's winter hardy and does well in urban regions. For best performance, provide it with plenty of sun and a moderate amount of regular moisture. Tree-Form Hydrangeas love to be planted in a place with at least 4 hours of sunlight a day, moderate water, a once-a-year trim and a yearly application of acid lovers fertilizer. Not much to ask for months of glorious beauty! Prune back in early spring for the best and most abundant blooms. Pruning will also help it keep its shrub-like shape.
- Full Sun or Light Shade
- Moderate Consistent Moisture Needs
- Appreciates Mulched Beds
- Prune In Early Spring
- Very Easy Care & Maintenance
The tree form of the First Editions® Strawberry Sundae™ Hydrangea packs a full-sized punch on a compact plant that's elevated onto a straight standard trunk. Order your Strawberry Sundae™ Panicle Hydrangea Tree Form today and get started with this new favorite!