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Snowmound Nippon Spiraea

Spiraea Nipponica 'Snowmound'

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Overview

The Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' is a graceful, deciduous shrub reaching heights of 3 to 4 feet with an equal spread. It boasts arching branches adorned with small, oval leaves and is known for copious white flower clusters in late spring. Hardy in zones 4-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. Requires well-drained soil and responds well to pruning, making it ideal for borders or foundation plantings.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Snowmound Nippon Spiraea (Spiraea Nipponica 'Snowmound') — is a gracefully arching deciduous shrub esteemed for its crisp
Snowmound Nippon Spiraea (Spiraea Nipponica 'Snowmound') — oval leaves and is known for copious white flower clusters in late springSnowmound Nippon Spiraea (Spiraea Nipponica 'Snowmound') — Requires well-drained soil and responds well to pruning, making it ideal for borders or foundationSnowmound Nippon Spiraea (Spiraea Nipponica 'Snowmound') — elegant foliage and profuse floral displaySnowmound Nippon Spiraea (Spiraea Nipponica 'Snowmound') — Hardy in zones 4-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shadeSnowmound Nippon Spiraea (Spiraea Nipponica 'Snowmound') — The Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' is a gracefulSnowmound Nippon Spiraea (Spiraea Nipponica 'Snowmound') — deciduous shrub reaching heights of 3 to 4 feet with an equal spread+1

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
3–5 Ft.
Mature width
3–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Snowmound Nippon Spiraea (Spiraea Nipponica 'Snowmound') — is a gracefully arching deciduous shrub esteemed for its crisp
Snowmound Nippon Spiraea (Spiraea Nipponica 'Snowmound') — oval leaves and is known for copious white flower clusters in late spring
Snowmound Nippon Spiraea (Spiraea Nipponica 'Snowmound') — Requires well-drained soil and responds well to pruning, making it ideal for borders or foundation
Snowmound Nippon Spiraea (Spiraea Nipponica 'Snowmound') — elegant foliage and profuse floral display
Snowmound Nippon Spiraea (Spiraea Nipponica 'Snowmound') — Hardy in zones 4-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shade
Snowmound Nippon Spiraea (Spiraea Nipponica 'Snowmound') — The Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' is a graceful
Snowmound Nippon Spiraea (Spiraea Nipponica 'Snowmound') — deciduous shrub reaching heights of 3 to 4 feet with an equal spread
Snowmound Nippon Spiraea (Spiraea Nipponica 'Snowmound') — commonly referred to as Snowmound Nippon Spiraea
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