Bridal Wreath (Spiraea arguta)
The Bridal Wreath is a robust, widespread plant that is also ideal for flowering hedges.
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Appearance
The Bridal Wreath is a robust, widespread plant that is also ideal for flowering hedges.
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Autumn
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Leaves
Deciduous, oblong-lanceolate leaves. Alternate. Entire to serrated edge. Leaves are green above, pale green below. Yellow autumn colouring. Size: 2-5cm long, 0.1-3cm wide.
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Leaf upperside
Deciduous, oblong-lanceolate leaves. Alternate. Entire to serrated edge. Leaves are green above, pale green below. Yellow autumn colouring. Size: 2-5cm long, 0.1-3cm wide.
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Leaf underside
Deciduous, oblong-lanceolate leaves. Alternate. Entire to serrated edge. Leaves are green above, pale green below. Yellow autumn colouring. Size: 2-5cm long, 0.1-3cm wide.
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Leaf autumn
Deciduous, oblong-lanceolate leaves. Alternate. Entire to serrated edge. Leaves are green above, pale green below. Yellow autumn colouring. Size: 2-5cm long, 0.1-3cm wide.
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Flowers
Flowering period: I-VV. White umbels with pungent fragrance and particular ornamental value. Flowers abundantly.
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Bark
The bark is dark grey. The branches are dark brown.
Application
Flowering shrub, gardens, parks.
Native regions
Europe
Location parameters
Light: sunny to off-sun; soil type: sandy to loamy; nutrient concentration: normal to high; pH value of the soil: acid to slightly alkaline; soil: dry to fresh.
Growth
1 - 2m high, diameter 1-2m. Spreading upright shrub.
Leaves
Deciduous, oblong-lanceolate leaves. Alternate. Entire to serrated edge. Leaves are green above, pale green below. Yellow autumn colouring. Size: 2-5cm long, 0.1-3cm wide.
Flowers
Flowering period: I-VV. White umbels with pungent fragrance and particular ornamental value. Flowers abundantly.
Fruits
Inconspicuous fruit.
Bark
The bark is dark grey. The branches are dark brown.
Roots
Surface-rooter.