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pride-of-Rochester

Scientific Name: Deutzia

Family: Hydrangeaceae

Category: Dicot

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Deutzia 'Pride of Rochester'

Deutzia 'Pride of Rochester' is a beautiful flowering shrub admired for its profuse blooms and attractive foliage. Often referred to as Fuzzy Pride-of-Rochester, this cultivar offers a charming display in gardens and landscapes.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions "fuzzy, scrabrous leaves and twigs," suggesting a textured surface that might be of interest to pets, but there's no explicit indication of toxicity.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant is described as a shrub with "arching branches," which, depending on the specific growth habit, could present opportunities for climbing or interaction. However, the text doesn't indicate the presence of thorns or other specific hazards.

Common and Scientific Names

  • Scientific Name: Deutzia scabra 'Pride of Rochester'
  • Common Names: Fuzzy Pride-of-Rochester, Pride of Rochester, Fuzzy Deutzia

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Hydrangeaceae
  • Synonyms: Deutzia crenata

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to eastern and central Asia.
  • The plant is described as thriving in scrub habitats.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Deciduous shrub with arching branches.
  • Upright habit, reaching 5-6 feet in height.
  • Dark green leaves.
  • Double star-shaped flowers that are silky white, sometimes flushed with pale pink.
  • Flowers have yellow anthers and a sweet scent.

Ecological Role

  • Cited in "Invasive Species Most Unwanted," implying it may be considered invasive in certain regions.
  • Attracts wildlife.

Quirky Facts

  • The 'Pride of Rochester' hybrid was already being cultivated in 1881 and was created by Ellwanger and Barry, nurserymen from Rochester, New York.
  • The plant is named after the texture of its leaves and twigs, which are described as "fuzzy, scrabrous."

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Attracts wildlife.

Further Information

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
  • Dave's Garden
  • Discover Life
  • USDA PLANTS Database (Symbol: DESC4)