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Glow Girl® Birchleaf Spirea

Spiraea betulifolia

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Overview

Glow Girl® Birchleaf Spirea, or Spiraea betulifolia Glow Girl®, is a compact deciduous shrub with bright yellow foliage aging to chartreuse, airy white-to-pale-pink late-spring blooms, and warm fall color. Its rounded, mounded form reaches 36-48 inches tall and wide. Grow in part sun to full sun in average, well-drained soil with moderate water; trim after bloom if needed. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-9.

Sun FullWater Medium
Glow Girl® Birchleaf Spirea (Spiraea betulifolia) — is a compact deciduous shrub with bright yellow foliage aging to chartreuse
Glow Girl® Birchleaf Spirea (Spiraea betulifolia) — airy white-to-pale-pink late-spring bloomsSpiraea betulifolia

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
3–4 Ft.
Mature width
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Family
Rosaceae

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Glow Girl® Birchleaf Spirea (Spiraea betulifolia) — is a compact deciduous shrub with bright yellow foliage aging to chartreuse
Glow Girl® Birchleaf Spirea (Spiraea betulifolia) — airy white-to-pale-pink late-spring blooms
Spiraea betulifolia

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