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Species: Spiraea x vanhouttei

(spye-ree'ah van-hoot'ee-eye)

Spiraea x vanhouttei

Vanhoutte Spirea

Found on Course Walks

Dogwood & Common Shrubs

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub 4 to 8 feet

6' - 8' (spread 10' - 12')

Deciduous

arching, fountain-like

prefers full sun

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

3b

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

profusion of showy white flowers in late May; distinctive blue-green foliage

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

Insect Disease

aphids and powdery mildew can be problems

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

hybrid between S. trilobata x S. cantoniensis, both native to China. long-lived in the landscape

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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