Areas Around Your Yard To Plant Hydrangea Trees For Added Curb Appeal

Improving curb appeal is always well worth the extra effort — whether you're doing it for your own satisfaction, or to sell your home more quickly and for a better price. Although there are many creative ways to increase your home's curb appeal, one option to consider is planting hydrangea trees in your yard. The hydrangea paniculata, also known as the panicle hydrangea, is the perfect hydrangea for beginner gardeners and can also be cultivated and pruned into a beautiful tree.

As with everything regarding your home landscaping, placement relies on personal preference. However, one of the best spots to place these hydrangea trees is by walkways where you know people will see them and enjoy them. Another great option is to place one near a mailbox so that it can easily be seen from the road and will have a big impact on a visitor's first impression of your home. Just about any spot close to a patio will work fine as well and will allow you to enjoy them when entertaining guests or having your morning cup of coffee. Hydrangea trees are attention-grabbing, so place them anywhere you want to create a focal point or add some extra interest to your yard.

While placement in your yard is important, don't forget to meet the overall conditions for ideal hydrangea growth. Panicle hydrangeas can be grown in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 8, although the 'Limelight' hydrangea can even be grown in USDA zone 9. They like to have full sun for the most part but prefer to have a bit of shade in the afternoon. Hydrangeas need quite a bit of deep watering as well, especially if conditions are hot and sunny. Water them regularly to prevent the leaves from dying while also avoiding overwatering. You'll probably need to water a hydrangea tree weekly during the growing season. 

Also, it's ideal to grow these trees in moist soil that is rich and porous. Hydrangeas need enough space to thrive as well — aim to space panicle hydrangea trees between 3 to 10 feet apart to give them enough room to grow. If you're planning to grow your hydrangea into a tree rather than a shrub, regular pruning will be key. Pruning panicle hydrangeas in the early spring is ideal. Remove dead wood and cut branches short to tidy up the tree's appearance to help it achieve the desired look no matter where you plant it.