Winter Hydrangea Care: Do Nothing Until Spring

Q: 15 established hydrangeas brown after freeze—prune or wait?

A: Nothing to do. Dead leaves drop by month's end; stems dormant until warmth returns. Below 10°F may cause dieback but not death.

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