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Spiraea japonica


Japanese Spiraea




Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Spiraea
Species
japonica
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation
Height
1.5-2 m
Spread
1.5-2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Cultivation
t prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. It prefers lots of water during the growing season; however, it cannot tolerate saturated soils for extended periods of time. It prefers a rich, moist loam, but it can grow in a wide variety of soils, including those on the alkaline side.
Habitat
Japan, China and Korea.
Leaf Description
Leaves are generally an ovate shape about 2.5 cm to 7.5 cm long, have toothed margins, and alternate along the stem.
Flower Description
Clusters of rosy-pink flowers are found at the tips of the branches.
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