Hydrangea family

What are the differences between Deutzia, Deutzia crenata, and Deutzia gracilis? We'll explain how to distinguish between similar species! Could Deutzia be the origin of hedges?

Deutzia, Deutzia gracilis, and Deutzia crenata all belong to the Deutzia genus of the Hydrangeaceae family. It is believed that their name, "Utsugi" (hollow tree), comes from the fact that, except for the young branches, the inside of the branches is hollow. In Japan, they have a history of being planted as a guide for rice planting, and are also said to be the origin of hedges...

2025.04.08

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What are the differences between Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Cayratia japonica, and Hydrangea macrophylla (Amacha)? We'll explain how to distinguish between similar species! What are their uses? What is the structure of their flowers and fruits?

Amachazuru is a perennial vine that grows in mountainous areas and thickets in Japan, but it is often confused with Japanese knotweed (Yabugarashi) and amacha (sweet tea). Both Amachazuru and Yabugarashi have similar leaves (palm-foot compound leaves) and fruits (berries), and they are quite similar...

2023.08.05

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What are the differences between hydrangeas, lacecap hydrangeas, mountain hydrangeas, oakleaf hydrangeas, and American hydrangea (Annabelle)? We explain how to distinguish between similar varieties! Most of the flowers are just "decorations"!? What do the fruits, which are rarely seen, look like?

Hydrangeas, lacecap hydrangeas, mountain hydrangeas, oakleaf hydrangeas, and American hydrangeas (Annabelle) all belong to the genus Hydrangea in the family Hydrangeaceae, and are commonly cultivated and found in urban areas. Hydrangeas, in particular, are arguably representative of Japan. All of them develop large calyxes around the rainy season...

2023.06.06

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