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Limelight Panicle Hydrangea Tree

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
$10799 $19999
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Plant Highlights

Limelight Panicle Hydrangea Tree highlights at a glance!

Plant Highlights

  • Brand
    Proven Winners ColorChoice
  • Botanical Name
    Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
  • Growing Zones
    3-9
  • Mature Height
    6 - 8 feet
  • Mature Spread
    6 - 8 feet
  • Sun Exposure
    Partial Shade
  • Moisture
    Moderate
  • Soil
    Well-Drained
  • Growth Rate
    Medium
  • Flower Color
    White Changes to Pink
  • Pollinator Friendly
    Yes
  • Pruning Time
    Early Spring
  • Bloom Period
    Summer, Fall

Living it up in the limelight and plant the perfect showpiece! Small-space gardeners need showy plants that stay compact but make a big visual impact! Look no further than the charming Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Limelight Panicle Hydrangea tree PP12,874 (Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight')!

The brilliant and showy Limelight Panicle Hydrangea Shrub is already a well-known vigorous and dependable shrub that grows fast! But then our plant experts have carefully crafted a tree-form version of this beloved shrub! Standing atop a sturdy, straight 2-3 foot tall Hydrangea trunk standard, we've created a spectacular specimen!

Designers rely on the showy, foot-long, pale-green flowers from mid to late summer. These rare lime-colored blooms are an extraordinary standout in the garden! You'll love being able to study the huge, celadon-green, cone-shaped blooms up close. They are evenly distributed throughout the whole canopy for a lush, uniform look. Pollinators will adore them too!

As the season progresses, your Panicle Hydrangea will start displaying color-changing blossoms. Transitioning from green, to bright white to pleasing pink, and even mauve and burgundy in the fall. Don't miss using the pretty blooms for cut flowers at any point in its color evolution. It's so easy to create professional-looking arrangements. The blooms can also be dried successfully.

Why not leave the last of the blooms on your tree to age to antique cream? They look incredible in the wintertime throughout USDA plant hardiness zones 3 to 9. These deciduous plants have the same beloved Hydrangea foliage with quilted texture and toothy margins you have come to know and love!

How to Use Limelight Hydrangea Tree in the Landscape

This delightful small tree adds an easy elegance to your space! The Limelight is a beautiful workhorse in the garden. It coordinates beautifully with other plants. Dress it up or down, any way you like! No need to overthink it...Limelight Hydrangea trees make everything around them look good.

Limelight Hydrangea Trees make wonderful ornamental accents on their own, but rows create gorgeous formal and pinpoint screens! Try Limelight on a balcony, around a pool deck, or dressing up on either side of your sunny front door! Decorate your front steps or outdoor seating areas with prolific blooms you can count on for months every year!

Small yards adore using these space-saving focal points without sacrificing space! This amazing plant is showy for months, and it's versatile, too! Grow Limelight tree-form in containers, or the ground. These trees will look fabulous planted in your courtyard, or near your entryway and patio. But you can also include these special trees in other areas to maximize their flowering display.

Even if you live on over a hundred acres, you'll want to use this astonishing tree-form Hydrangea! Pump up the charm of your long-established landscape plantings. Try one in front of the picture window. Use one at the garden gate. Place one at the edge of a pond to enjoy its reflection in the water.

Plant in a Cottage garden as flouncy blooms and lush backdrop plants, or include them in your Pollinator gardens. There will be plenty of cone-shaped Hydrangea blooms for all to enjoy all season, and plenty of interest through the winter months, too.

Add a row of Limelight Hydrangea trees spaced out in front of a stand of mature evergreens. Plant a semicircle of Skywalker Boxwood behind it for additional gravity to your garden scene.

Create a special "garden moment" with one or more Limelight tree-form Hydrangea as a special focal point. Designers call these special spots a vignette, and they can be as personalized as you are! Try a single plant as a specimen to easily anchor a corner of a house or building. Enlarge your existing foundation planting as needed.

Place a few objects as design elements near your new tree. Include a chair, a table, and low-growing perennials. Make choices that suit your style ... Limelight can carry off just about any look.

The Limelight is a beautiful workhorse in the garden! It coordinates beautifully with other plants. Dress it up or down, any way you like! No need to overthink it...Limelight Hydrangea trees make everything around them look good!

Are you a country critter? Create an informal tableau using a low-slung Adirondack chair in its shade. Place your favorite garden sculpture and pop in some small Spirea bushes nearby. Go big and mix and match Limelight Hydrangea trees with Limelight Shrubs, and pink Limelight Prime® Hydrangea shrubs!

Prefer a bit more poise? Just use a classical Grecian statue and Boxwood in a traditional Chippendale planter. Feeling funkier than that? Place dark purple Ebb Tide Roses in streamlined metal containers on the south side of your tree. Pop in a hot pink flamingo statue.

  • Award Winning Shrub Expertly Grafted to Tall Standard Trunk
  • Enjoy Football-Sized Flowers At Eye Level
  • Incredible Lime-Green Hydrangea Blooms Held High
  • Massive Flower Display for Months!
  • Showy Dried Blooms All Winter
  • Beautiful in Cut Flower Arrangements & Dried Decor
  • Sophisticated Patio Tree, Accents & Focal Points
  • Great in Outdoor Containers & Stays Small Enough for Courtyards

#ProPlantTips for Care

Panicle Hydrangeas will tolerate partial shade but really love plenty of sunlight to grow. Full sun means more flowers! In the hottest areas, give this variety of afternoon shade. It needs at least four hours of sunlight a day.

Easy to grow with just a few key reminders when planting:

Hydrangea will adapt to just about any soil type, as long as it drains well. If you have ground that stays soggy after a rain, you may have poorly drained soils. Create a raised mound of soil about 18 inches above your native soil to improve your drainage. You'll plant directly into that mound. Add a landscape edge to create a raised bed.

Provide a medium amount of water on a regular basis. This is especially important while the tree is young, during flower production, and for plants kept in containers. Apply mulch to a depth of three inches, but pull it back at least a few inches from the main trunk. Reapply regularly.

Leave last year's flower heads on for winter interest. Prune Panicle Hydrangeas only after the new growth has started to expand. Grab a pair of shears and reduce the overall size to a two to three-foot sphere. If you have a more mature tree, you can always reduce it to a three to four-foot sphere to keep a bit of height. Just make sure it's done before the growing begins. That way you won't damage any of the coming flower power!

You'll not need to fuss or muss with these low-maintenance, hardy, small, ornamental trees. With Panicle Hydrangeas, there is no need to worry about the soil pH changing the flower colors either!

  • Prefers Partial Shade/Afternoon Shade
  • Regular Moderate Moisture Needs
  • Well-Drained Soil - No pH Requirements
  • Appreciates Mulched Beds
  • Prune Panicle Hydrangeas In Early Spring

Get this look for your landscape today! Hurry and snatch up your Limelight Panicle Hydrangea flowering tree forms from Proven Winners® ColorChoice® and Nature Hills today! Easily bring a very modern design element to your landscape.

Customer Reviews

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Lori
Absolutely beautiful!

My sister bought me this as a “new home” gift. I have always loved the limelights, but didn’t even know they made a tree. I get sooo many compliments on this tree. It is so pretty and full of blooms!

Hi Lori,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the Limelight tree! We’re thrilled to hear that it’s adding so much beauty to your new home and that it’s become a favorite that draws compliments. It’s lovely that your sister thoughtfully chose such a special gift—it sounds like five stars were truly deserved!

If you need any tips on caring for your Limelight tree to keep those gorgeous blooms thriving season after season, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help you enjoy the full beauty of your garden.

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

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Amy
WOW! BUY THIS TREE!

I LOVE Limelight trees after growing up with them, and researched the best place to shop!After reading the reviews on multiple websites, we decided to go with Nature Hills.WOW! Even though our Limelight tree took a week to arrive -- and I was worried it would be dry and brittle -- it came GORGEOUS and well packaged! After planting and using root boost, it quickly grew flower buds within a few weeks! I cannot believe we will have flowers this summer already! Thank you Nature Hills! We will definitely be repeat customers!

Dear Amy K.,

Thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear how much you love your Limelight tree and that choosing Nature Hills was just as much of a positive experience as you hoped. We understand that waiting a week can feel a bit long, especially when you’re eager to plant, so it’s wonderful to know your tree arrived healthy, well-packaged, and ready to thrive in your garden.

Your success with the root boost and early flower buds is fantastic news! For continued growth and winter care tips, feel free to visit our Plant Care Guides—there’s a wealth of information there to keep your Limelight tree flourishing year after year.

We appreciate your trust and look forward to helping you with many more happy gardening moments!

Growing with you,
Nature Hills Nursery – Your Trusted Plant Specialists

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Blanca
I love my hydrangea trees

I was disappointed buying online trees till I found Naturehills. Wow I have to say naturehills plants are so healthy, beautiful, rooted and very good quality. Fast growing trees, the tree center and bright blooms so bad they sell very young crafted plants and en few weeks they die. I could never buy any type.of plants from.other companies im so happy with naturehils I love all my trees I got from this company .thanks Wish I have change to post pictures I got 3 hydrangeas and one cherry blossom and I'm going for more plants.

Dear Blanca,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that your NatureHills plants, especially your hydrangea trees and cherry blossom, are thriving and bringing joy to your garden. It’s stories like yours that inspire us every day to provide healthy, high-quality plants that make planting both exciting and successful.

We completely understand how disappointing it can be to receive less robust plants from other suppliers, so we’re grateful you’ve found a trustworthy source in NatureHills. Your experience with our well-rooted, fast-growing trees is exactly what we strive for! We’d love to see pictures of your beautiful blooms—please feel free to share them anytime via email or social media; we enjoy celebrating your garden milestones.

If you plan to add more plants, don’t hesitate to ask us for personalized recommendations tailored to your climate and space. Our plant experts are here to help you select species that complement your existing greenery and continue to flourish.

Thanks again for choosing NatureHills, Blanca. We look forward to being part of your garden’s journey!

Growing with you,
Nature Hills Nursery – Your Trusted Plant Specialists

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Bianca
I love my hydrangea trees

I was disappointed buying online trees till I found Naturehills. Wow I have to say naturehills plants are so healthy, beautiful, rooted and very good quality. Fast growing trees, the tree center and bright blooms so bad they sell very young crafted plants and en few weeks they die. I could never buy any type.of plants from.other companies im so happy with naturehils I love all my trees I got from this company .thanks Wish I have change to post pictures I got 3 hydrangeas and one cherry blossom and I'm going for more plants.

Hi Bianca,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with Nature Hills! We’re thrilled to hear that your hydrangea trees and cherry blossom are thriving and bringing so much joy to your garden. It truly means a lot that our commitment to delivering healthy, well-rooted plants has made such a positive difference compared to your past experiences.

We’d love to see photos of your beautiful blooms whenever you have a chance—you might consider sharing them on our social media or in our customer photo galleries to inspire other plant lovers! And when you’re ready to expand your garden even more, please don’t hesitate to reach out for guidance on new additions or care tips to help your plants thrive.

Thanks again for your kind words and happy gardening!

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

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Patty
Green blooms

This hydrangea certainly is a conversation starter. It is not very often you can grow a flower with slightly green blooms. I would recommend this plant to anyone--one of my favorites!

Dear Patty,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your Limelight Panicle Hydrangea Tree! We’re delighted to hear that its unique green blooms have become such a standout feature in your garden and a great conversation starter. It’s always rewarding to know that a plant can bring both beauty and joy in such a special way.

Since you love this hydrangea, a little tip to keep those vibrant green blooms thriving: be sure to plant it in well-drained soil with partial sun to help maintain its health and color intensity. Regular watering during dry spells will also keep your hydrangea flourishing beautifully. If you ever want more care insights or planting ideas to complement it, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thanks again for the fantastic recommendation—I’m sure other plant lovers will appreciate hearing from a fan like you!

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

Limelight Panicle Hydrangea Tree

Limelight Panicle Hydrangea Tree

From $10799 $19999

Growing Zones

3-9

Mature Height

6 - 8 feet

Mature Spread

6 - 8 feet

Sun

Partial Shade

Foliage Color

N/A

Fall Color

N/A

Flower Color

White Changes to Pink
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