Snowmound Dwarf
Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 36-48 in |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000 hours |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Loamy, well-draining |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 4-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark Green |
| Bloom | White |
| Fruit | Follicle |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Weigela, Daylily, Barberry |
Where it came from
| Grower | BlewLabel, Northern Grown |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Prune within 30 days after flowering
Maintenance
Apply fertilizer in early spring
Cleanup
Remove dead wood in late winter
Notes
Dwarf variant of Snowmound