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Rosaceae
Trees and shrubs
Birch-leaved spirea
Hardiness
Zone 2
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Family
Rosaceae
Spiraea betulifolia, commonly known as birchleaf spirea, is a compact deciduous shrub with a rounded, dense habit, recognized for its robustness and delicate summer bloom. In early summer, it produces domed corymbs composed of small pure white to cream-colored flowers, which are melliferous and attractive to pollinators. Its dark green foliage, formed of oval leaves resembling those of a birch, creates a uniform mass during the season, then transforms into a spectacular mix of red, purple, and orange in autumn. Very hardy and adaptable, Spiraea betulifolia is perfectly suited for borders, mass plantings, and naturalized plantings. It prefers well-drained soil and a sunny exposure to offer abundant flowering and intense autumnal coloration in cold climates.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Fertilization
Weak, in spring if necessary
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
White
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom period
Summer
Fruiting
Small, dry, ornamentally uninteresting capsules
Maximum height
3 ft (1 m)
Maximum width
3 ft (1 m)
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
