Species
Photo to come
Birchleaf Spirea
Spiraea betulifolia
A compact, mounding deciduous shrub ('Tor') with neat birch-like leaves, flat white flower clusters in early summer, and excellent multicolored fall color.
Sun
full sun to part shade
Water
moderate
Mature size
2-3 ft × 2-3 ft
Bloom
Flat white flower clusters in early summer.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 3–8
Care guide
Quick ID
Compact mounding deciduous shrub (*Spiraea betulifolia* 'Tor'). Birch-like leaves, white early-summer flowers, vivid fall color.
Sun & Site
Full sun to part shade; adaptable, well-drained soil.
Pruning & Shaping
Shear lightly after bloom to keep it tidy; reduce or renew in late winter. Easy and forgiving.
In my garden
front of house3 plants
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
3
Plants
2022+ / Apr 14 2026
Planted · ~4 yrs
What I've done here
- 2026-04-15Planted NE1 (J&J)
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
north of driveway31 plants
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
31
Plants
2022+ / Apr 14 2026
Planted · ~4 yrs
What I've done here
- 2026-04-16Mulched
- 2026-04-15Planted NE1 (J&J)
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied