Deutzia gracilis
Slender deutzia
Description
A small deciduous shrub that grows to 3' or less, the leaves of the plant are bright green in color, 2.5" long, and sharp-toothed along the edges. In the spring, clusters of snowy white flowers cover the plant before leaf growth. Looks best in full sun.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor
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
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.