Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana' ~ Shirobana Spirea gray-green-leaf the foliage turns yellow or

the foliage turns yellow or purple

Cut foliage to ground in late winter before new foliage emerges

The dark green keeps its color year-round

while spent stems will stay erect and attract birds

Male flowers quickly disperse after bloom leaving naked stalk tips

Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana' ~ Shirobana Spirea gray-green-leaf the foliage turns yellow orShirobana Spirea is a small rounded deciduous shrub with oval sharp toothed that emerge with red tints but quickly matures to blue green and earns copper bronze hues in fall. Flat topped clusters of white, pink, and red flowers cover the plant in later spring to summer. Grows best in full sun and well drained soils. Removed spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Type: Shrub Origins: Japan Height: 2' 3' Spread: 2 3' Spacing: 2' USDA Hardiness