How to identify Deutzia (Deutzia)

How to identify Deutzia (Deutzia)

In spring, deutzia bursts into prominence with a lavish display of white or pink flowers, each adorning upright panicles. The flora typically sprout in clusters, creating a radiant spectacle. Leaves of deutzia exhibit a simple, opposite arrangement along their branches, their margins finely serrated, contributing to the plant's ornamental appeal. This deciduous shrub reaches a height of about 2 to 10 feet (0.6 to 3 meters), forming a rounded habit. The foliage remains understated outside the blooming period, often leading to the plant blending subtly with its surroundings.

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type: Shrub

Leaf Type: Deciduous

Quickly Identify Deutzia

Star-shaped, fragrant flowers in white or pink hues, 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) in diameter.

Deciduous shrub with exfoliating bark revealing reddish to orangish-brown hues.

Opposite, serrated leaves, lanceolate to ovate, 2-6 inches (5-15 cm) long.

Velvety fruit capsules, pea-sized, with half-circle shape, 4-5 mm in diameter.

Slender stems, smooth to slightly ridged, hollow pith, 0.2 inches (5 mm) thick.

Detailed Traits of Deutzia

Leaf Features

The leaves of deutzia are opposite, simple, and range from bright to deep green in color. They are lanceolate to ovate, with rounded bases and sharply pointed tips. Leaf sizes vary from 2 to 6 inches (5 to 15 cm) in length. The margins are serrated, and the texture is typically smooth. Notably, 'Yuki Cherry Blossom Deutzia' has unique bronze-purple foliage in the fall. The vein pattern is conspicuous and parallel to the serrated edges.

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Flower Features

Deutzia flowers are striking, fragrant, and range in color from white to pink. Each five-petaled, star-shaped blossom spans approximately 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) in diameter. The flowers are arranged on upright panicles that can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) long. Blooming occurs from late spring to early summer, creating an elegant and aromatic display perfect for gardens.

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Stem Features

The stems of deutzia are slender and range from reddish-brown to green in color. They are typically thin, with a hollow pith at their center. The texture is smooth to slightly ridged, and they can grow to a thickness of approximately 0.2 inches (5 mm). Stems may form a branching pattern and possess scaly, pointed buds. These features can aid in distinguishing deutzia from other species.

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Fruit Features

The fruit of deutzia is a modest, velvety capsule, roughly the size of a pea, with dimensions reaching 4-5 mm (about 0.16-0.20 inches) in diameter. Its half-circle shape is distinctive, with a surface adorned in fine hairs. These fruits mature in late summer to fall, presenting a muted palette that blends seamlessly with the seasonal shift. The textural and shape details serve as key identification features for enthusiasts.

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