In Mike's garden
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Birchleaf Spirea (Tor)
Spiraea betulifolia
Bed NE2 In Mike's garden
A compact, mounding deciduous shrub ('Tor') with neat birch-like leaves, flat white flower clusters in early summer, and excellent multicolored fall color.
This planting · Bed NE2
In this garden
| Bloom timing | Flat white flower clusters in early summer. |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
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Plants
2022+ / Apr 14, 2026
Planted · ~4 yrs
About birchleaf spirea
General information about the species — not specific to this planting.
At a glance
Sun
full sun to part shade
Water
moderate
Mature size
2-3 ft × 2-3 ft
Bloom
Flat white flower clusters in early summer.
Pruning
Light shaping after bloom; renew or reduce in late winter. Shear lightly to keep it tidy and compact.