Bridalwreath Spirea

(Spiraea prunifolia)

Bridalwreath Spirea (Spiraea prunifolia)

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Summary

Spiraea prunifolia, commonly known as Bridalwreath Spirea, is a deciduous shrub native to temperate East Asia, specifically Taiwan, Korea, China, and Japan, where it thrives in a variety of habitats including forest edges, open woodlands, and grassy slopes. It typically grows to a height and width of 4-8 feet (1.2-2.4 meters), featuring a fountain-like form with arching branches. Bridalwreath Spirea is celebrated for its profusion of small white flowers that appear in mid-spring, creating a stunning display along the branches that resembles a bride’s wreath, hence the name. The flowers are notably showy, and the plant also has small, oval-shaped leaves that turn yellow to red in the fall, adding to its ornamental value.

This spirea species is valued for its ease of maintenance, drought tolerance once established, and its ability to adapt to a range of soil types, though it prefers well-drained loamy soil. It is commonly used in cultivation for border planting, as a specimen plant, or for creating a naturalized hedge. Bridalwreath Spirea requires full sun to part shade and benefits from regular pruning to maintain its shape and promote vigorous flowering. While generally pest and disease resistant, it can be susceptible to leaf spot and fire blight. Gardeners should be aware of its potential to become invasive outside its native range and check local guidelines before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Height: 4-8 feet
  • Width: 4-8 feet
  • Growth Rate: Rapid
  • Flower Color: White
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Hedges, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Temperate East Asia, including forest edges, open woodlands, and grassy slopes

Other Names

Common Names: Bridal-Wreath , Bridal-Wreath Spiraea , Plum-Leaved Meadowsweet , Plum-Leaved Spiraea , Spirée À Feuilles De Prunier , Slånspirea , 만첩조팝나무 , 조팝나무 , 조팝나무? , Bridal Wreath

Scientific Names: Spiraea prunifolia , Spiraea simpliciflora , Spiraea prunifolia var. plena , Spiraea pseudoprunifolia , Spiraea crenata var. folia-ovatis , Spiraea crenata var. latioribus , Spiraea pinnifolia , Spiraea prunifolia var. florepleno , Spiraea prunifolia var. prunifolia , Spiraea thunbergii var. prunifolia

GBIF Accepted Name: Spiraea prunifolia Siebold & Zucc.