Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana' ~ Shirobana Spirea gray-green-leaf which makes it a popular

which makes it a popular choice for formal hedges

Its serrated dark green leaves have no fall color

Cut foliage to ground in late winter before new foliage emerges

while spent stems will stay erect and attract birds

COMPANION PLANTS: Magnolia

Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana' ~ Shirobana Spirea gray-green-leaf which makes it a popularShirobana Spirea is a small rounded deciduous shrub with oval sharp toothed that emerge with red tints but quickly matures to blue green and earns copper bronze hues in fall. Flat topped clusters of white, pink, and red flowers cover the plant in later spring to summer. Grows best in full sun and well drained soils. Removed spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Type: Shrub Origins: Japan Height: 2' 3' Spread: 2 3' Spacing: 2' USDA Hardiness