USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6–8 Native Range: Japan, southeastern China Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil; humus-rich Light: Partial shade to dappled sunlight; tolerates morning sun Height in the Garden: 2–4 ft Attributes: Deciduous, suckering shrub with narrow, toothed leaves and delicate white, star-shaped flowers in summer (June–July). Flowers resemble small hydrangeas, often held in airy clusters. Bark is smooth and brown; form is loose and naturalistic. Notes: A rare and unusual choice for woodland gardens, shade borders, or collectors of Hydrangeaceae.
