Growth Rate : Moderate ( 4" - 8" avg per year ) Mature Width : 2 - 3 ft ( responds very well to trimming ) Mature Height : 2 - 3 ft ( responds very well to trimming ) Blooming can be extended & maximized through the removal of old, expired flower heads. Also works well when grouped together in mass plantings for a true bright color display in late spring. The compact, semi dwarf size & shape of this spirea makes it an excellent choice for foreground or foundation plantings. These charming spirea are a great way to add a touch of color and may also attract butterflies!! This flowering shrub was originally native to Japan and eastern Asia.
Best color & blooms in full sun, but will accept partial shade as well. Has a dense growth habit that can be sheared/trimmed to desired shape & size. If overgrown, can be renovated by cutting back hard immediately after flowering.Known for it's dazzling flowers that start as small, white, clusters that sprout and cover the spirea in late spring, and it's dark green leaves that are shaped differently then most Spirea varieties. Flowers on new wood, so prune in late winter to early spring if needed.Watch for leaf spot, fire blight, powdery mildew, root rot, aphids, leaf roller and scale.
Attracts butterflies but is ignored by deer.Perfect choice for borders, foundation plantings, low hedges, and rock gardens.Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils.Easy care, this flowering shrub is perfect as a specimen plant or massed in rock gardens, low hedges for paths and walkways, and also incorporates well into foundation plantings. In the fall, the leaves turn glowing orange, red and purple shades, adding sparkle to the late-season garden. In late spring to early summer, a profusion of small, flat clusters of tiny white flowers cover the foliage of birch-like, dark green leaves. Noted for its dazzling foliage, Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor' (Birchleaf Spirea) is a compact, rounded, deciduous shrub with multi-season interest.
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