Species: Spiraea nipponica
(spye-ree'ah nih-pon'i-kah)
Nippon Spirea
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
'Snowmound'Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub 4 to 8 feet, Shrub < 4 feet
3' - 5' (spread 3' - 5')
Deciduous
rounded
prefers full sun; will tolerate part shade once established; drought tolerant
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade
4a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
small dark blue/green leaves; white flowers appear in late May
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
No diseases listed
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
native to the island of Shikoku, Japan
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
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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