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Species: Spiraea x billiardii

(spye-ree'ah bil-yard'ee-eye)

Spiraea x billiardii

Billiard Spirea

Found on Course Walks

None Listed

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Alba', 'Macrothyrsa', 'Triumphans'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub 4 to 8 feet

6'

Deciduous

upright shrub

best in open, sunny areas with good air circulation

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

5a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

bright, rose-colored flowers in June/Aug; light to medium green foliage is whitish grey underneath

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

susceptible to iron chlorosis

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

tends to sucker

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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