Description

A deciduous, clump forming shrub presenting terminal clusters of pink flowers appearing from early to mid summer; will form thickets if suckers are not removed; do not allow to dry out; will naturalize in moist soils; great alongside ponds or streams

Landscape Attributes

Western Spirea is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

Western Spirea is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Western Spirea will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is quite adaptable, prefering to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is native to parts of North America.