Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor' ~ Tor Birchleaf Spirea Size:5 GALLON the tiny inner flowers color

the tiny inner flowers color depends on the soil PH -  pink in acidic soils

The large flower spikes clad with distinctive cherry red flowers and a darker 'mouth' bloom through summer

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IMAGES: Stan Shebs

Birds and small mammals eat the seeds

Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor' ~ Tor Birchleaf Spirea Size:5 GALLON the tiny inner flowers colorTor Birchleaf Spirea is a compact mounded deciduous shrub with rich dark green birch like leaves that turns shades of gold, bronze, and red in fall. The small but plentiful red tinted buds open to white flat topped clusters that bloom in late spring. Grows best in full sun and well drained soils. Type: Shrub Origins: East Asia Height: 2' 3' Spread: 2 3' Spacing: 2' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season of