Common Name: Snowmound spirea
Scientific Name:
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Spiraea
Species: nipponica 'Snowmound'
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
Height: 3 to 5 ft
Width: 3 to 5 ft
Description:
Snowmound spirea has branches that will gracefully arch. It is low-maintenance but can be pruned into a shape you prefer. The dense, blue-green foliage changes to a copper-yellow. Pure white clusters of flowers bloom in May, almost completely covering the branches.
This shrub has no major pests or diseases. Snowmound spirea is adaptable to a wide range of soils. The flowers benefit pollinators. Plant S. nipponica 'Snowmound' in borders and around building foundations.
References:
Accessed online.https://www.naturehills.com/spiraea-snowmound. 24 July 2019
Accessed online. https://dawesarb.arboretumexplorer.org/taxon-14366.aspx. 24 July 2019
Accessed online. https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/spiraea-nipponica-snowmound/. 24 July 2019
