Sevenbark
Hydrangea arborescens
Last reviewed: June 2026
Sevenbark is toxic to dogs and cats.
Listed as toxic by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435and your veterinarian's emergency line.
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Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
36"–72" H × 36"–72" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, DE, FL and 19 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
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Sevenbark is a native deciduous shrub that produces clusters of white flowers from June through August. It has attractive exfoliating bark and grows in a rounded form, making it suitable for foundation plantings and mixed borders.
In an HOA neighborhood
Sevenbark is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, mid zone.
- May appear sparse in winter without leaves
Wildlife value
Host plant for brown hooded owlet moth, hydrangea sphinx moth.
The summer blooms attract bees, butterflies, and beetles, providing nectar during peak growing season. Birds may use the dense branching structure for nesting cover.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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