Spiraea thunbergii
Thunberg Spiraea
Description
This deciduous shrub exhibits a billowy groth habit top5' tall and as wide. In the spring, round clusters of small white flowers are found all along the branches. It should be grown with full sun.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Yellow Green, Orange, Red
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.