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.

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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

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

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