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Woody Plants Database [http://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu]
Species: Deutzia gracilis
(dewt'see-ah gras'i-lis)
Slender Deutzia
Cultivars
'Aurea', 'Chardonnay Pearls', 'Nikko', 'Rosea', 'Variegata'
Ornamental Characteristics
Environmental Characteristics
Size: Shrub < 4 feet
Light: Full sun, Part shade
Height: 2' - 4' (3' - 4' spread)
Hardy To Zone: 4b
Leaves: Deciduous
Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil
(pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Shape: graceful, low, broad
mound
Salt Tolerance:
Ornamental Other:
Environmental Other:
Moisture Tolerance:
Consistently moist, well-drained soil;
Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
Additional Other
leafspots, aphids, leafminer;
basically problem-free
native to Japan; transplants easily from
container in spring; prune to remove dead
wood
Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or
very wet soil
Consistently moist, welldrained soil
Occasional periods of dry
soil
Prolonged periods of dry
soil
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Photos
Deutzia gracilis - Flower
Deutzia gracilis - Habit, Flowers
Deutzia gracilis - Leaves
Deutzia gracilis - Fruit
Deutzia gracilis - Flowers
Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko' - Habit
Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko' - Habit
Deutzia gracilis - Habit
Deutzia gracilis - Leaves
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