Ning-po Deutzia Deutzia ningpoensis
Previously known as:
- Deutzia chunii
- Deutzia ningpoensis f. integrifoliis
- Phonetic Spelling
- DOOT-zee-uh ning-poh-EN-sis
- Description
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Ning-po Deutzia is a medium-sized deciduous shrub that has an open habit and flaking bark. The leaves are papery and lance-shaped leaves and panicles of white or pink flowers bloom during the summer months. The shrub is a member of the Hydrangeaceae or hydrangea family.
Ning-po is a native of Central and Southeast China, and it is typically found in mixed forests, mountain slopes, and valleys.
The genus name, Deutzia, honors a Dutch amateur botanist from the 1700s, Johan van der Deutz. The species name, ningpoenesis, and the common name, Ning-po, are most likely named for the port city, Ningpo or Ningbo, which is in eastern China and south of Shanghai. The Chinese word, Ningbo or Ning-po, translated means "peaceful waves."
The shrub prefers moist, well-drained soils but is accepting of most soil types. It flowers best in full sun but does tolerate partial shade.
The shrub matures to a height from 3 to 8 feet in 5 to 10 years and is nearly as wide. The stems are reddish-brown, and the leaves are green on the upper surface and grayish-green on the undersides. The leaves have a papery texture and are densely hairy on the undersides of the leaf. The star-shaped flowers are white or pink and are arranged in clusters measuring 2 to 5 inches long. They flower from May to July. Fruit capsules follow the flowers and are seen from September to October. The shrub does tolerate pruning, but keep in mind that blossoms will appear on old growth.
Ning-po Deutzia could be considered in USDA Hardiness Zone 5 to 8. This low maintenance and drought tolerant shrub may be used on banks or slopes or in flower beds and borders.
Seasons of Interest:
Bloom: Summer Foliage: Spring and Summer Bark and Stems: Winter
Quick ID Hints:
- flaky bark
- reddish-brown stems
- ovate to lance-shaped, simple leaves, serrate to entire margins, green upper surface, and grayish-green hairy undersides
- star-shaped white or pink flowers arranged in clusters measuring 2 to 5 inches long
- tiny fruit capsule follows flowers
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Ning-Po Deutzia is generally pest and disease-free.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Deutzia
- Species:
- ningpoensis
- Family:
- Hydrangeaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Central and Southeast China
- Distribution:
- Native: China North-Central, China South-Central, and China Southeast
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Fragrance
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- This plant is seldom damaged by deer.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Open
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Shallow Rocky
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Fruit:
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Fall
- Fruit Type:
- Capsule
- Fruit Length:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Width:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Description:
- The fruit is a capsule that is a half-circle in shape, measures 4 to 5 mm in diameter, and is densely hairy. The fruit is present from September through October.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Panicle
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Star
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- The flowers are showy, slightly fragrant, and white or pink. Each flower is star-shaped. They appear in loose clusters that measure 2 to 5 inches long and 1 to 2.5 inches wide. The flowers bloom from May to July.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Papery
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Oblong
- Ovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- The leaves are ovate to oblong or lanceolate. They measure 1 to 3.5 inches long and 0.5 to 1.25 inches wide. The upper surface is green, and the lower surface is grayish-green. They are papery and more densely hairy on the undersides. The margins may be slightly serrate or entire. The base of the leaf is rounded, and the tips are pointed.
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Bark:
- Surface/Attachment:
- Peeling
- Bark Description:
- The bark is flaky or peeling.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Red/Burgundy
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Surface:
- Hairy (pubescent)
- Stem Description:
- The stems have hairs and are reddish-brown.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Naturalized Area
- Slope/Bank
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Drought
