• Photo of Deutzia scabra (Deutzia scabras)

Plant Profile: Deutzia scabra

Taxonomy: Deutzia scabra

Names

Fuzzy Deutzia

  • Photo of Deutzia scabra (Deutzia scabras)

Phonetic Spelling:DOO-zee-uh SKAY-bruh

Genus:Deutzia

Species:scabra

Family:Hydrangeaceae

This upright, oval-shaped shrub features a wide, spreading form and a rounded crown, with gracefully arching branches that may become somewhat unruly over time. In late spring to early summer, it produces clusters of flowers that range from white to a delicate pink hue, measuring 3 to 6 inches in length. For optimal growth, it should be planted in sunny to lightly shaded areas with well-drained soil. The shrub is characterized by its distinctive brown, peeling bark and exhibits a moderate growth rate. Discover more about Deutzia.

Wildlife Benefit: This plant is rarely affected by deer.

Deutzia scabra Feature Summary

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Tags

#deciduous
#bark
#deer resistant

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Deutzia scabra Feature Summary

Attributes
East Central & South Japan
Flowers
White to pink-tinged flowers in late spring to early summer on 3-6 in. panicles
Pink
White
Spring
Summer
3-6 inches
Leaves
Opposite, simple, dull green leaves; 1-4 in. long
1-3 inches
Bark
Brown peeling bark
Dark Brown
Whole Plant Traits
Arching
Rounded
Erect
Spreading
Oval
Broad
Coarse
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Good Drainage
Landscape
Naturalized Area

Deutzia scabra Attributes

Deutzia scabra: Country Or Region Of Origin

East Central & South Japan

Deutzia scabra: Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems)

This plant is seldom damaged by deer.

Deutzia scabra: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Deutzia scabra Flowers

Deutzia scabra: Flower Description

White to pink-tinged flowers in late spring to early summer on 3-6 in. panicles

Deutzia scabra: Flower Color

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Pink
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White

Deutzia scabra: Flower Inflorescence

Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel

Deutzia scabra: Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Deutzia scabra: Flower Size

1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches

Deutzia scabra Leaves

Deutzia scabra: Leaf Description

Opposite, simple, dull green leaves; 1-4 in. long

Deutzia scabra: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Deutzia scabra: Leaf Color

spa
Green

Deutzia scabra: Leaf Type

Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple

Deutzia scabra: Leaf Arrangement

Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled

Deutzia scabra: Leaf Shape

Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate

Deutzia scabra: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Deutzia scabra: Leaf Length

< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches

Deutzia scabra Bark

Deutzia scabra: Bark Description

Brown peeling bark

Deutzia scabra: Bark Color

grass
Dark Brown

Deutzia scabra: Surface/Attachment

Bumpy
Exfoliating
Fissured
Furrowed
Lenticels
Papery
Patchy
Peeling
Ridges
Scaly
Shaggy
Shiny
Shredding
Smooth
Spongy

Deutzia scabra Whole Plant Traits

Deutzia scabra: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Deutzia scabra: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Deutzia scabra: Habit/Form

Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping

Deutzia scabra: Growth Rate

Slow
Medium
Rapid

Deutzia scabra: Texture

Fine
Medium
Coarse

Deutzia scabra Cultural Conditions

Deutzia scabra: Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Deutzia scabra: Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Deutzia scabra: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
5a
thermostat
5b
thermostat
6a
thermostat
6b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b

Deutzia scabra Stem

Deutzia scabra: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Deutzia scabra Landscape

Deutzia scabra: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland