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Fuzzy deutzia (also known as fuzzy pride-of-Rochester) is an upright, somewhat coarse, deciduous shrub that typically grows 6-10’ tall with spreading to arching branches that form a rounded crown. Mature branching is clad with exfoliating brown bark. Tiny, fragrant, star-shaped, white flowers (to 3/4” long) appear in late spring in upright panicles (to 3-6” long) which cover the shrub for about two weeks. Flowers may be lightly tinged with pink or purple on the outside. Opposite, toothed, ovate to oblong-lanceolate, dull green leaves (to 4” long) are rough-textured and hairy on both sides. No fall color. Genus name honors Johann van der Deutz, 18th century amateur botanist from Amsterdam. Common name is in reference to the hairy leaves.
(Source: Missouri Botanical Garden)

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