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Taxon
Spiraea japonica 'Macrophylla'
Common name:
bigleaf Japanese spirea
Family:
Rosaceae (rose family)
Synonym:
Spiraea × bumalda 'Macrophylla'
Distribution:
Species native to e. Asia
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4
Life form:
Deciduous shrub/Subshrub
Comments:
A small, rounded, deciduous shrub that grows 3' in height and width. Leaves range from 1-3" long with distinct serrations. Dark rose flowers on flat cymes appear in May and June. Its best quality is its reddish purple fall color. A good filler plant or use in a low mass.
Locations
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FLS: CC25
(CC25)
• Accession: D2003-0433.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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Individual