How do you care for Tor spirea?

Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor’ Best grown with moderate amounts of water. Prune out older branches to promote new growth and more blossoms. Plant Care: These shrubs look best on one year of new growth. Cut down all branches to the base of the plant every year in the late winter or early spring.

What is Tor spirea?

Birch leaf spirea is a North American native species that deserves to be more widely known. The white flower clusters of ‘Tor’ cover this compact, rounded shrub in late spring. Foliage turns orange, red and purple in fall.

How big do TOR spirea get?

2-3′ tall
‘Tor’ typically grows 2-3′ tall in a dense, compact, rounded mound. Tiny white flowers in small flattened clusters (corymbs) cover the foliage in late spring. Birch-like, dark green leaves (to 1.5” long) are oval and sharpely toothed.

Is Birchleaf spirea deer resistant?

Spiraea – Birchleaf The foliage turns to lovely shades of gold, bronze, and red in fall, and is one of the showiest Spireas by far for fall interest. Our friend, John Story first brought it to our attention for its fall color, and since it is deer-resistant as well as very hardy, it deserves more usage.

Will spirea rebloom if deadheaded?

Cutting three to six inches off the stems of pink-flowering spireas will improve the appearance of the shrubs and promote new growth. If your spireas didn’t get cut back in the spring you can take as much as six to eight inches off now. When deadheaded in early July the plants will flower again.

Why is my spirea dying?

Poor Water Management. Too much or too little water can stress plants. Although spirea tolerates dry sites, it grows best in consistently moist soil that drains well. Too much water can cause leaves to turn yellow or entire stems to die, which may give you a false signal your plant needs more water.

Why are my spirea leaves turning yellow?

Is birch leaf spirea evergreen?

Noted for its dazzling foliage, Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor’ (Birchleaf Spirea) is a compact, rounded, deciduous shrub with multi-season interest. In late spring to early summer, a profusion of small, flat clusters of tiny white flowers cover the foliage of birch-like, dark green leaves.

Can I cut my spirea to the ground?

The spirea species (Spiraea spp.) To control the spirea’s size and keep it blooming year after year, you should prune it back after blooming or when it’s dormant in winter. If it’s severely overgrown, cut it to the ground to rejuvenate the shrub.

What is eating my spirea?

1. Aphid Attacks. Aphids are small insects that often attack spirea along with other plants in the garden. They are green, yellow, brown, red, or black, depending on species, reproduce in quantities of 80 offspring per insect, and mature in a matter of 7 to 8 days.

Can I cut spirea to the ground?

How do you stop spirea from spreading?

In areas where the population of spirea is sparse or in areas that are environmentally susceptible, one way to stop the spread of Japanese spirea is to cut or mow the plant. Repeated mowing of the invasive plant will slow its spread but not eradicate it.

How big does a Spiraea betulifolia plant get?

Virtually indestructible, Spiraea betulifolia (Birchleaf Spirea) is a compact, rounded, deciduous shrub with multi-season interest. In early to late summer, a profusion of small, flat clusters of tiny white flowers cover the foliage of birch-like, round to egg-shaped, dark green leaves, 2 in. long (5 cm).

What kind of plant is a Tor Spirea?

Birchleaf Spirea ‘Tor’, Tor Birchleaf Spirea Noted for its dazzling foliage, Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor’ (Birchleaf Spirea) is a compact, rounded, deciduous shrub with multi-season interest. In late spring to early summer, a profusion of small, flat clusters of tiny white flowers cover the foliage of birch-like, dark green leaves.

When to prune a Spiraea betulifolia tree?

Flowers on new wood, so prune in late winter to early spring if needed. Spiraea betulifolia, commonly called birchleaf spirea, is native to Japan and eastern Asia. It is a dwarf shrub that typically matures as a dense rounded mound of foliage to 3′ tall and as wide. Birch-like, round to egg-shaped leaves (to 2″ long) have toothed margins.

What to do with a Spiraea spirea in the fall?

In the fall, the leaves warm up to glowing orange, red and purple shades, adding sparkle to the late season garden. Easy care, this flowering shrub is perfect as a specimen plant or massed in rock gardens, low hedges for paths and walkways, and also incorporates well into foundation plantings.