Spiraea nipponica

Japan.

Japanese spirea is a funnel-shaped and overhanging shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2.5 m and is approx. 1.5 - 3 m wide.

The deciduous leaves of the Japanese spirea are dark green, ovate and alternate. They are about 3 - 5 cm in size.

Dark brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The white flowers of the Japanese spirea appear in umbels from May to June.

Spiraea nipponica is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Japanese spirea has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, park

The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed.

This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).