Birchleaf Spirea, White Spirea, Shiny Leaf Spirea, White Meadowsweet
Virtually indestructible, Spiraea betulifolia (Birchleaf Spirea) is a compact, rounded, deciduous shrub with multi-season interest. In early to late summer, a profusion of small, flat clusters of tiny white flowers cover the foliage of birch-like, round to egg-shaped, dark green leaves, 2 in. long (5 cm). The flowers produce nectar and pollen, which attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects. In the fall, the leaves turn glowing orange, red and purple shades, adding sparkle to the late-season garden. Easy care, this flowering shrub is perfect as a specimen plant or massed in rock gardens, low hedges for paths and walkways, and also incorporates well into foundation plantings.
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Spiraea |
Common names | White Spirea, Spirea |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid), Fall |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Rocky Mountains, Southeast, Pacific Northwest, Midwest, Northeast, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, Montana, Wyoming |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Traditional Garden |
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Spiraea |
Common names | White Spirea, Spirea |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid), Fall |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Rocky Mountains, Southeast, Pacific Northwest, Midwest, Northeast, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, Montana, Wyoming |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Traditional Garden |
How many Spiraea betulifolia (Birchleaf Spirea) do I need for my garden?
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