Herman's Nursery   ~ Smithville, Tennessee ~   ~ Home ~ Photo Gallery ~ Plant Availability ~ Contact Us ~             Click here for current availability.     Here for B&B plants.         Plant Profile         Schizophragma hydrangeoides commonly called Japanese Hydrangea Vine is a self clinging vine with a more refined habit than Hydrangea a. petiolaris. The vine stays flat against a wall or fence unlike the climbing hydrangea which reaches out three feet from the surface. With a mature height of 20-30' it's reddish brown stems exfoliate with age providing winter interest. Large 8-10" hydrangea like clusters of sweetly fragrant pure white flowers cover the vine for six to eight weeks in midsummer. Fragrance is like a mixture of apples and lilies. Moonlight features heart-shaped, coarsely toothed green leaves with silver shading and deep green veining turning a golden amber in the fall. Ideal on a tree, wall, or fence. Grows best in full shade to part sun in fertile moist but well drained soil. Zone 5 to 8                                       Frans Fontaine Hornbeam was selected for retaining a sleek columnar form into maturity. The trees current season's growth curves inward toward the central leader. In ten years it seldom spreads more than 6 to 8 feet while reaching a height of 20 to 25 feet. It is one of the best choices for restricted areas. European hornbeam has serrated leaves that are dark green in summer changing to yellow gold in autumn. Its smooth, steel gray bark has a muscular character that provides winter interest. The tree has no serious disease or insect problems. It tolerates pollution and soil compaction and makes an excellent street tree. Once established the tree is very drought tolerant. Zone 4 to 8                                                   Terms and Coditions Prices herein are for the trade only and cancel all previous prices offered by us. All prices are F.O.B. Smithville, Tennessee. Prices are based on present market conditions and are subject to change without notice. Terms: All orders are C.O.D. unless other arrangements have been made. To those who have established credit with us, our terms are NET 30 DAYS. All accounts over 30 days are subject to a service charge of 1.5% per month (18% annually) plus cost of collection. Claims: Claims of any nature must be made in writing within 10 days after receipt of stock and all unsatisfactory or rejected goods held for our advice or disposition. If a shipment is damaged upon arrival, secure proper notation on freight bill and file a claim with carrier. Liability: We exercise the greatest care to keep our varieties true to name and in good condition at the time of shipment, but we assume no responsibility after such stock leaves our nursery. It is mutually agreed that our total liability for any errors or other causees shall be limited upon satisfactory proof to free replacement or refund of purchase price. We accept all orders subject to prior sales of stock and crop conditions. Orders shall be void should injury befall our stock from flood, drought, hail, fire, frost, freeze, error in count or other causes beyond our control. The parties hereto agree any dispute arising out of the sale of these goods shall be arbitrated exclusively in the Chancery Court of Dekalb County, Tennessee, and the State of Tennessee shall be the forum of any and all litigation that may arise from any sale of goods by the seller.