This deciduous shrub has spreading arching woody branches that form a dense rounded habit. It has long pointed grey-green lance-shape leaves and the white saucer-shaped flowers appear small clusters along the stems from early to mid summer.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Deutzia longifolia is naturally found in western China growing in scrubland in well drained moderately fertile moist soils. It prefers an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

This large shrub is grown for its sprays of white flowers and its rounded habit. It is planted along borders and may be trimmed to form an informal hedge. It is also planted in large garden beds as a specimen establishing in 3 to 4 years and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. ID 2753

Deutzia (dūt’s-ä) longifolia (long-gi-fo-lee-a)

Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Hydrangea and Mock Orange Family