Family: Rosaceae

Scientific Name: Spiraea trichocarpa

Common Name: Korean Spirea

Description

Korean Spirea (Spiraea trichocarpa) is a compact plant similar to the large Bridal Wreath Spirea.

Pronunciation(spy-REE-a)
Plant TypeShrubs Deciduous
Hardiness Zone3-7
Sunlightfull, mostly sunny, tolerates shade
Moistureaverage
Soil & Siteaverage
Flowerswhite , borne in umbels
Leavesthree lobed
Dimensions4-6 feet by equal or greater spread
Maintenanceprune after flowering
Native SiteSpecies plant native to Northern China to Siberia and Turkestan
Cultivar OriginArnold Arboretum’s introductions. Seeds were received in 1917 and the plants raised have proved perfectly hardy. (Arnold Arboretum Harvard University Bulletin , June 14, 1927)
Author's NotesNot a lot of information available about this plant
Notes & Reference#01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr)
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