GLOW GIRL®
Spirea - Birch Leaf
Spiraea betulifolia
'Tor Gold'
CBR 5121
- Native to North America
- Award winner
- Excellent fall color
Glow Girl® birch leaf spirea is the perfect plant for northern landscapes: a gold-leaf version of 'Tor'! Buds with hings of red in them open to white spring flowers. Sunny yellow foliage holds its color well, and the full, compact habit is very attractive. It doesn't burn in the summer and has excellent fall color. Both hardy and heat tolerant.
Awards KVBC, Silver Medal
USDA Zone 3 - 9 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure Full sun, Part sun
Height 3 - 4'
Width 3 - 4'
Finish Time 1 season
Type Deciduous
Bloom Time Spring
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Yellow
Liner Sizes 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
Soil Adaptable to all soils except very wet sites.
Pruning Blooms on old wood - prune after flowering if desired.
Uses Mixed borders; edging; landscaping; wildlife gardens; foundation plantings.
Growing Tips Heat tolerant through about USDA zone 9, though should be sited with afternoon shade in hotter climates.
Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Fall interest, Native, Award winner
Filters: Botanical genus: Spiraea, Common name: Spirea - Birch Leaf, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow foliage
Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Fall interest, Native, Award winner
Filters: Botanical genus: Spiraea, Common name: Spirea - Birch Leaf, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow foliage