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Spiraea trilobata

Dwarf Vanhouttei Spirea (Threelobe Spirea)

White flowers appear in great profusion along the branches accented by the bluish-green foliage. This small, rounded shrub will flower even when planted in considerable shade.

  • »  Profuse, white florets in clusters on the ends of the branches
  • »  Flowers well even in considerable shade
  • »  Leaves bluish-green, then yellow in the fall
  • »  Small, rounded shrub
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

3gal
$38.19
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:100-125 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Long Blooming
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Compact
• Rounded
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Hedge
• Rock garden
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Spiraea trilobata

Flowers on previous year's growth so any pruning for size or shape should be done soon after flowering. Tolerates many soils and conditions, however, it does not like wet feet.