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‘Tor’
Spirea - Birch Leaf
Spiraea betulifolia
'Tor'
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- Native to North America
- Shade tolerant
- Excellent fall color
- Description
Birch leaf spirea is a North American native species that deserves to be more widely known. The white flower clusters of 'Tor' cover this compact, rounded shrub in late spring. Foliage turns orange, red and purple in fall.
- 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
- Green
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
A minimum of six hours of sun each day ensures the best form and floral display.Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Fall interest, Native
Filters: Botanical genus: Spiraea, Common name: Spirea - Birch Leaf, Retail program: Local Roots®, 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, Green foliage
Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Fall interest, Native
Filters: Botanical genus: Spiraea, Common name: Spirea - Birch Leaf, Retail program: Local Roots®, 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, Green foliage