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Deutzia gracilis

Slender Deutzia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany/Chandler

 

Description

A small deciduous shrub that grows to 3' or less, the leaves of the plant are bright green in color, 2 1/2" long, and sharp-toothed along the edges. In the spring, clusters of snowy white flowers cover the plant before the leaves. Growth is best when full sun is available.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.