About Neillia incisa (Thunb.) S.H.Oh
Neillia incisa has the scientific name Neillia incisa (Thunb.) S.H.Oh, and it is commonly known as lace shrub. This is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the rose family, Rosaceae. It is native to eastern Asia, where its natural range covers China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. In its native region, its natural habitat is located on low mountain slopes, most often growing near streams. It is classified as a common plant species within Japan. This is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2.5 meters in height. It produces deeply lobed leaves that have prominent stipules. In late spring and early summer, it develops panicles of small white flowers. The fruits it produces are pubescent and measure approximately 2 mm in length. In the United States, this shrub is widely cultivated by nurseries for use as an ornamental plant. It has already become naturalized in the U.S. state of Virginia, and it is predicted to become an invasive species within the temperate forests of North America over time.
