| Description | Mongolian Deutzia (Deutzia parviflora) is a medium-sized shrub with white flowers on cascading branches. |
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| Pronunciation | (DOOT-zee-uh) |
| Plant Type | Shrubs Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
| Sunlight | full sun to partial shade |
| Moisture | Adaptable, but prefers moist. |
| Soil & Site | average, but prefers moist, well-drained soil. |
| Flowers | White flowers in flat clusters called corymbs |
| Leaves | Simple opposite green deciduous leaves. |
| Stems | Arching branches and may have flaking bark. |
| Dimensions | Reaches 5–6 ft tall with a graceful, arching growth habit, |
| Maintenance | Blooms on last year's wood, so prune after flowering. Stems may die back to the ground. Gets twiggy, and will need pruning to maintain form |
| Propagation | softwood cuttings |
| Native Site | North China and Asia |
| Cultivar Origin | Introduced in 1883 |
| Notes & Reference | #226-Shrubs and Vines for American Gardens (Donald Wyman), #217-Chicago Botanic Garden (www.chicagobotanic.org) |
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