Birch-leaved Spirea, Spiraea betulifolia var. lucida, another stunning Northwest Native Plant available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants Nursery in Portland, Oregon
Close-up of Birch-leaved Spirea flower, Spiraea betulifolia var. lucida, another stunning Northwest Native Plant available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants Nursery in Portland, Oregon
Fall color on the leaves of Birch-leaved Spirea, Spiraea betulifolia var. lucida, another stunning Northwest Native Plant available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants Nursery in Portland, Oregon
Birch-leaved Spirea, Spiraea betulifolia var. lucida, another stunning Northwest Native Plant available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants Nursery in Portland, Oregon

Birch-leaved Spirea

Spiraea betulifolia var. lucida

  • Size at maturity: 3' tall, 2' wide
  • Canopy layer: small shrub
  • Light requirements: full sun, part sun/part shade
  • Moisture requirements: dry to moist soil
  • Growth rate: medium
  • Special features:

The tiny, white or pink flowers of Shiny-leaf Spiraea appear in July and August in flat clusters that form a dense crown on top of the plant. This plant has a considerable range of habitat, being found all the way from sea level to nearly 10,000 ft. elevation. It seems to be at home in the dry shade at the edge of conifer forests or in open, sunny wet places as well. (Portland Plant List, 2016)

Photo Credit 1, 2, 3: Eileen Stark

Photo Credit 4: Tara Lemezis

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