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Spiraea - Snowmound
The Snowmound Spirea, Spiraea nipponica, is an excellent dwarf shrub, with dense dark green foliage and masses of pure white flowers in May. Great for use as a foundation plant, in the shrub border or in a garden situation. This deciduous shrub prefers full sun to partial shade. Prune older stems to the ground to thin and rejuvenate. Prune in the early spring before growth starts if shaping is needed and then again after the flowers are done blooming. It does best in well-drained soil with moderate to high levels of moisture. ... get more information
Siberian Peashrub The Siberian Peashrub, 'Caragana arborescens', is large rounded shrub that is well adapted to exposed, cold, dry and other difficult sites. It has showy yellow pea like flowers that appear in late May. The bark of the trunk and stems retain a greenish color for several years. The small leaflets are medium green in color. Often used as a windbreak or tall informal hedge. The Peashrubs are cold and drought tolerant. When planting for hedge, place plants about 4-5feet apart. |
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