Friday 12 February 2016

Spiraea nipponica


  • Common Name - snowmound spiraea
  • Botanical Name - Spiraea nipponica
  • Family - Rosaceae
  • Bud - alternate
  • Stem/Bark - exfoliating, prominent lenticels, brown
  • Leaf - simple, obovate shape, rounded apex, attenuate base, serrate margin
  • Flower - corymb inflorescence, showy, white, May - June
  • Fruit - follicle, brown
  • Habit - arching, spreading, upright
  • Form - vase
  • Size - 0.7 - 1.3 m
  • Culture - full sun, well drained soil
  • Use - mixed shrub border, spring interest

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