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Spiraea betulifolia

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Names

Common Names
Birch-Leaf Spirea, White Spirea, Shiny-Leaf Spirea

Growth

Height
36 inches
Spread
36 inches
Growth Rate
Not specified

Appearance

Bloom Color
White to pink, pinkish-tinged
Foliage Color
Light green on the upper surface, paler underneath
Fall Foliage Color
White to pinkish-tinged

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 4
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full Sun to Partial Shade.
Soil Type
Moist soil
Soil Drainage
Moist soil
Soil pH
Not specified in sources.

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring and Summer
Bloom Time
Spring to Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
No propagation methods listed in sources

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
No evidence of attracting bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, other pollinators, or birds

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
Pall.
Publication
Fl. Ross. 1: 33 (1784)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Spiraea

Inferior Taxa

Spiraea betulifolia var. betulifolia Spiraea betulifolia var. aemiliana

Synonyms

Spiraea betulifolia var. typica Spiraea betulifolia var. typica

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024