Fuzzy deutzia
Deutzia scabra

Family: Hydrangeaceae

What it is like

A large upright shrub. It grows to 3 m tall. The canes are thick. They arch over. The leaves are dull green and rough textured. The flowers occur in white panicles. The flowers are white or pink tinted. They are bell shaped and at the ends of branches.

There are 60 Deutzia species. It is used in medicine. Also put in the family Philadelphaceae.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It is cold hardy. It suits hardiness zones 5-9. Arboretum Tasmania.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Austria, Britain, China, Europe, India, Japan (country/location of origin), Korea, Myanmar, Pakistan, SE Asia, Slovenia, Tasmania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Navadna dojcija, Soushu, Urine sparce

Synonyms

Deutzia crenata Sieb. & Zucc.;