Description

Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Zone: 6 – 9
Natural Range: Japan
Soil: Average to moist, humus rich
Light: Part sun
Height: 4
Bloom Time: June to August
Attributes: Deciduous.  Woody-stemmed.  Unusually variegated gold and green foliage.  White, blushed pink lacecap flowers.
Notes:  Selected by JC Raulston at NC State University Arboretum.  Native to moist woodlands of Japan.  Hydrangea serrata Amacha varieties can be used to make a sweet tea.  Amacha translates to Sweet Tea .  Amacha is 200 times sweeter than table sugar with almost zero calories and no caffeine.