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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 |
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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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