'Shirobana' Japanese Spirea

Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana'

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

▲ flowering shrub

▲ flowers

▲ leaves and faded flowers

Location near campus: in center portion of Xeriscape Garden; the Xeriscape Garden is located at the northwest corner of National Avenue and Linwood, about 3/4 mile south of campus.

Spiraea japonica ‘Shirobana:’ ‘Shirobana’ Spirea

· leaves alternate, deciduous, simple, similar to Bumald Spirea except a little longer and thinner, with same potential variations in color as Bumald Spirea cultivars

· stems, flowers similar, except ‘Shirobana’ cultivar, which has white, light pink and pink flowers on same shrub, depending on flower age

· growth rate & care same as for Bumald Spirea, and benefits from same pruning regime