Botanical Name: Spiraea prunifolia
Common Name: Bridal wreath spiraea
Type of Plant: dicot: shrub
Character deciduous
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape graceful, loose shrub with open fountain shape; blooms heavily along all branches
Height to 6'
Spread to 6'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun to part shade
Soil most any soil
Hardiness hardy (zones 1-11, 14-21)
 
Morphology:
Leaves oblong to elliptical to 1-1/2" long, softly pubescent beneath – usually slight blue-gray cast to foliage
Flowers white, double to 1/2" across in small sessile umbels
Fruit small pome – not significant
 
Propagation:
hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
filler, informal hedge, good for fall color, spring flowers, interesting form
 
Landscape Care:
Watering takes average watering
Fertilizing balanced in spring
Pruning thin thoroughly after blooming; may be cut back to ground
Pests/Diseases salt burn, fireblight
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: China
Family: Rosaceae

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