Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 31: 134 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642647
Common Names
- Occidentalis Deutzia
- Western Deutzia
- Western Mock Orange
Synonyms
- Neodeutzia occidentalis Rydb. [unknown]
Description
Deutzia ogatai (also called 'Ogata's Deutzia', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 8 feet tall. It is native to Japan and China and is found in woodlands and thickets. It has white, fragrant flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer.
Uses & Benefits
Deutzia occidentalis is an attractive ornamental shrub with white flowers and dark green foliage. It is often used as a hedge or screen plant, and can be grown in containers. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deutzia occidentalis has white flowers that are bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deutzia occidentalis is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by softwood cuttings in summer or by layering in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Deutzia occidentalis
Deutzia occidentalis can be found in gardens and nurseries in Japan.
Deutzia occidentalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deutzia occidentalis?
Deutzia occidentalis
What is the common name of Deutzia occidentalis?
Western deutzia
What is the natural habitat of Deutzia occidentalis?
Woodlands and thickets
Species in the Deutzia genus
Deutzia albida,
Deutzia aspera,
Deutzia baroniana,
Deutzia bhutanensis,
Deutzia bomiensis,
Deutzia breviloba,
Deutzia bungoensis,
Deutzia calycosa,
Deutzia cinerascens,
Deutzia compacta,
Deutzia coriacea,
Deutzia corymbosa,
Deutzia crassidentatus,
Deutzia crassifolia,
Deutzia crenata,
Deutzia cymuligera,
Deutzia discolor,
Deutzia esquirolii,
Deutzia faberi,
Deutzia floribunda,
Deutzia glabrata,
Deutzia glauca,
Deutzia glaucophylla,
Deutzia glomeruliflora,
Deutzia gracilis,
Deutzia grandiflora,
Deutzia hatusimae,
Deutzia henryi,
Deutzia heterophylla,
Deutzia hookeriana,
Deutzia hypoglauca,
Deutzia longifolia,
Deutzia macrantha,
Deutzia maximowicziana,
Deutzia mexicana,
Deutzia mollis,
Deutzia monbeigii,
Deutzia muliensis,
Deutzia multiradiata,
Deutzia nanchuanensis,
Deutzia naseana,
Deutzia ningpoensis,
Deutzia oaxacana,
Deutzia obtusilobata,
Deutzia occidentalis,
Deutzia ogatai,
Deutzia paniculata,
Deutzia parviflora,
Deutzia pilosa,
Deutzia pringlei,
Species in the Hydrangeaceae family
Carpenteria californica,
Deutzia albida,
Deutzia aspera,
Deutzia baroniana,
Deutzia bhutanensis,
Deutzia bomiensis,
Deutzia breviloba,
Deutzia bungoensis,
Deutzia calycosa,
Deutzia cinerascens,
Deutzia compacta,
Deutzia coriacea,
Deutzia corymbosa,
Deutzia crassidentatus,
Deutzia crassifolia,
Deutzia crenata,
Deutzia cymuligera,
Deutzia discolor,
Deutzia esquirolii,
Deutzia faberi,
Deutzia floribunda,
Deutzia glabrata,
Deutzia glauca,
Deutzia glaucophylla,
Deutzia glomeruliflora,
Deutzia gracilis,
Deutzia grandiflora,
Deutzia hatusimae,
Deutzia henryi,
Deutzia heterophylla,
Deutzia hookeriana,
Deutzia hypoglauca,
Deutzia longifolia,
Deutzia macrantha,
Deutzia maximowicziana,
Deutzia mexicana,
Deutzia mollis,
Deutzia monbeigii,
Deutzia muliensis,
Deutzia multiradiata,
Deutzia nanchuanensis,
Deutzia naseana,
Deutzia ningpoensis,
Deutzia oaxacana,
Deutzia obtusilobata,
Deutzia occidentalis,
Deutzia ogatai,
Deutzia paniculata,
Deutzia parviflora,
Deutzia pilosa,