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Tor Birchleaf Spirea

Spiraea Betulifolia 'Tor'

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Overview

The Tor Birchleaf Spirea, Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor', is a deciduous compact shrub reaching 2-3 feet high and equally as wide. Its dense, rounded form bears white spring blossoms atop birch-like, blue-green foliage. Fall transitions leaves to vibrant orange-red hues. Hardy in zones 4-8, it thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Requires minimal maintenance, ideal for borders, foundations, or mass plantings.

Sun FullWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 3–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Tor Birchleaf Spirea (Spiraea Betulifolia 'Tor') — is ideal for small gardens or as part of a mixed border.<br><br>Its leaves
Tor Birchleaf Spirea (Spiraea Betulifolia 'Tor') — Hardy in zones 4-8, it thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soilTor Birchleaf Spirea (Spiraea Betulifolia 'Tor') — Fall transitions leaves to vibrant orange-red huesTor Birchleaf Spirea (Spiraea Betulifolia 'Tor') — typically standing at a mature height of 2 to 3 feet with an equal spreadTor Birchleaf Spirea (Spiraea Betulifolia 'Tor') — Requires minimal maintenance, ideal for borders, foundations, or mass plantingsTor Birchleaf Spirea (Spiraea Betulifolia 'Tor') — Its dense, rounded form bears white spring blossoms atop birch-like, blue-green foliageTor Birchleaf Spirea (Spiraea Betulifolia 'Tor') — is a deciduous compact shrub reaching 2-3 feet high and equally as wide

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium, Very Low
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Tor Birchleaf Spirea (Spiraea Betulifolia 'Tor') — is ideal for small gardens or as part of a mixed border.<br><br>Its leaves
Tor Birchleaf Spirea (Spiraea Betulifolia 'Tor') — Hardy in zones 4-8, it thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil
Tor Birchleaf Spirea (Spiraea Betulifolia 'Tor') — Fall transitions leaves to vibrant orange-red hues
Tor Birchleaf Spirea (Spiraea Betulifolia 'Tor') — typically standing at a mature height of 2 to 3 feet with an equal spread
Tor Birchleaf Spirea (Spiraea Betulifolia 'Tor') — Requires minimal maintenance, ideal for borders, foundations, or mass plantings
Tor Birchleaf Spirea (Spiraea Betulifolia 'Tor') — Its dense, rounded form bears white spring blossoms atop birch-like, blue-green foliage
Tor Birchleaf Spirea (Spiraea Betulifolia 'Tor') — is a deciduous compact shrub reaching 2-3 feet high and equally as wide
Photographs by 2 contributors

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