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Deutzia setchuenensis

Deutzia setchuenensis Franch.
Deutzia setchuenensis
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Deutzia setchuenensis, a flowering plant in the Hydrangeaceae family, is native to southeast and south-central China. The variety Deutzia setchuenensis var. corymbiflora, known as corymbose deutzia or Chinese snow flower, has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Description

Deutzia setchuenensis is a deciduous shrub growing up to 2.5 m (8.2 ft) tall and 1.5 m (4.9 ft) wide. It produces flat panicles of small white flowers in early summer. It thrives in full or partial sunlight and prefers moist, fertile soil. The species was published in 1896 by Franch. and is part of the genus Deutzia.

Distribution

China South-Central · China Southeast

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