Deutzia scabraFuzzy deutzia
科:绣球花科
Family:Hydrangeaceae
属:溲疏属
common name:Fuzzy deutzia
introduce:Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Family: Hydrangeaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: China and Japan
Height: 6 to 10 feet
Spread: 4 to 8 feet
Bloom Time: May - June
Bloom Color: White
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium moisture
Maintenance: Low
General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best flowering in full sun. Wide range of soil tolerance. Prefers moist, humusy soils. Stems are somewhat short-lived, and annual pruning of dead branches is usually necessary. Prune in spring immediately after flowering.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Fuzzy deutzia is an upright, somewhat coarse, deciduous shrub that typically grows 6-10?tall with spreading to arching branches that form a rounded crown. Mature branching is clad with exfoliating brown bark. Tiny, fragrant, star-shaped, white flowers (to 3/4?long) appear in late spring in upright panicles (to 3-6?long) which cover the shrub for about two weeks. Flowers may be lightly tinged with pink or purple on the outside. Opposite, toothed, ovate to oblong-lanceolate, dull green leaves (to 4?long) are rough-textured and hairy on both sides. No fall color. Genus name honors Johann van der Deutz, 18th century amateur botanist from Amsterdam. Common name is in reference to the hairy leaves.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. Aphids and leaf spots may appear.
Uses:
Group in shrub borders, foundations or open woodland areas. Informal hedge.
