Deutzia crenata, commonly known as Slender Deutzia, is a deciduous shrub native to the forest edges and hillsides of Japan. It typically grows to a height of 4-8 feet (1.2-2.4 meters) and a similar width, with a rounded form. The leaves are opposite, simple, and have serrated margins, which contribute to the plant’s fine texture. From late spring to early summer, it produces clusters of small, white flowers that are quite showy, attracting pollinators to the garden. The flowers have a delicate, fringed appearance due to the toothed filaments, adding to the shrub’s ornamental value.

Slender Deutzia is valued for its graceful habit, profuse flowering, and ease of maintenance. It is often used in residential landscapes for foundation plantings, as a specimen, or in mixed shrub borders. This shrub thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil. It is relatively drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering during prolonged dry spells. Pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages more prolific blooming in the following season. While generally disease-resistant, it can be susceptible to leaf spots and canker in humid conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0