Skip to content
Log inStart trial

White Spiraea

Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida

Design with this plant

Overview

White Spiraea (Spiraea betulifolia var. lucida) is a versatile, deciduous shrub reaching 3-4 ft in height and spread. Showcasing clusters of snowy-white flowers in late spring to early summer that attract pollinators, this hardy plant features bright green, birch-like leaves that morph to a vibrant yellow in fall. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, adding charm to borders and foundation plantings in zones 3-8.

Sun FullWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 3–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
White Spiraea (Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida) — often referred to as 'Shiny Leaf Spiraea'

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

See full data, regional cultivation notes, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (47)

White Spiraea (Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida) — adding charm to borders and foundation plantings in zones 3-8
White Spiraea (Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida) — this hardy plant features bright green
White Spiraea (Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida) — Mature specimens typically reach a height and spread of 2 to 3 feet
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida
Spiraea Betulifolia Var. Lucida

Photograph: Thomas Bresson, CC BY 3.0 · source

Related plants

20Th Century Pear (Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Nijisseiki') — Revered for its prolific white blooms in spring and lustrous green foliage

Tree

20Th Century Pear

Pyrus Pyrifolia 'Nijisseiki'

FullUSDA 4–8
Adelaide Hoodless Rose (Rosa 'Adelaide Hoodless') — The Rosa 'Adelaide Hoodless', commonly known as Adelaide Hoodless Rose, is a robust, winter-hardy shrub rose

Shrub

Adelaide Hoodless Rose

Rosa 'Adelaide Hoodless'

FullUSDA 5–9
Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Montanus) — which are followed by distinctive feathery plumes that are the fruit

Shrub

Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Montanus

FullUSDA 4–6
Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier Laevis) — These are relished by birds and can be used in jellies and pies; typically about 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter

Shrub

Allegheny Serviceberry

Amelanchier Laevis

FullUSDA 4–8
Alpine Lady'S-Mantle (Alchemilla Alpinia) — It features softly lobed, gray-green leaves with silvery undersides that create a striking ground cover; this plant

Ground cover

Alpine Lady'S-Mantle

Alchemilla Alpinia

HalfUSDA 4–7
Amanogawa Japanese Flowering Cherry (Prunus Serrulata 'Amanogawa') — which provide a powerful visual impact

Tree

Amanogawa Japanese Flowering Cherry

Prunus Serrulata 'Amanogawa'

FullUSDA 6–9