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Birchleaf Spirea

Spiraea betulifolia

Oval, somewhat dentate leaves and a cluster of small white, fuzzy-looking flowers

Photo Credit: Dave Powell, USDA

a low growing shrub with clusters of fuzzy looking white flowers

Photo Credit: Dave Powell USDA

Plant Description

This small deciduous shrub has flat-topped clusters of small white flowers. It is highly resistant to fire-kill.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Shrub
Habitats	Conifer forests Gardens Grasslands Hillsides Little Habitats Mixed hardwood-conifer forests Residential yards
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Moist
Special Uses	Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms August Blooms July Blooms June Deciduous Flowering Flowers white Hedgerow Herbaceous Perennial Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides soil stabilization Provides wildlife habitat Woody
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	1-3'

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