Species: Spiraea x billiardii
(spye-ree'ah bil-yard'ee-eye)

Billiard Spirea
Found on Course Walks
None Listed
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
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

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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