Climbing hydrangea
Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris

Family: Hydrangeaceae

What it is like

A deciduous climbing shrub. It grows 10-20 m high. It often climbs to the top of trees. The leaves are opposite and simple. They are dark green and vary in shape. They are usually oval or heart shaped and 4-10 cm long by 3-10 cm wide. The leaf stalks are 3-8 cm long. The flowers are white. They are in heads.

Where it is found

A temperate plant. It suits hardiness zone 5. It grows on rocks and woodlands. It needs well drained moist soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Japan, Korea, Russia, Taiwan

How it is used for food

The young spring buds are edible.

Edible parts

Buds

How it is grown

It can be grown by stem cuttings and layers.

Its other names

Local names

Goto zuru, Tsuru ajisai, Tsuru demari

Synonyms

Hydrangea petiolaris;