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slender pride of Rochester

Scientific Name: Deutzia gracilis

Family: Hydrangeaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Deutzia gracilis - Slender Pride of Rochester

Deutzia gracilis, commonly known as Slender Deutzia or Slender Pride of Rochester, is a popular deciduous shrub appreciated for its masses of flowers. It is often found in nurseries and gardens.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a shrub that may have small parts.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Deutzia gracilis Siebold & Zucc.
  • Family: Hydrangeaceae (mentioned multiple times) and in one instance Saxifragaceae.
  • Common Names: Slender Deutzia, English Dogwood, Slender Pride of Rochester
  • Synonyms: The text mentions confusion and overlap in cultivation with other Deutzia species, including some instances where it's linked to Deutzia crenata.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Japan and Taiwan.
  • Hardy to USDA Zone 4 (possibly 5) to 9b.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Deciduous perennial shrub.
  • Grows to approximately 4 feet high with a similar spread.
  • Slender, dull green leaves.
  • Flowers are typically white and borne in slender racemes. Some cultivars, like 'Pride of Rochester', have double white flowers.
  • Some stems are described as fuzzy/scabrous and red-brown (likely referring to other Deutzia species or cultivars).
  • The 'Nikko' variety is noted as a very low bush, almost a semi-groundcover.