This deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub has multiaple arching stems from the base that form a compact rounded habit. It has mid green linear leaves that turn orange in autumn and the small white saucer-shaped flowers appear in a cluster during spring.

Hardiness zones 4 to 10

Spiraea thunbergii is naturally found from China to Japan growing in scrubland tolerating most well drained moderately fertile moist soils. It prefers an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender. 

Thunberg's Spiraea is grown for its bushy habit and its flowers. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along borders and can be trim to form an informal hedge. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions establishing in 3-5 years and is moderately long lived. This commonly grown flowering shrub mixes in well with native plants. ID 405

Spiraea (spee-RIE-a) thunbergii (thun-BERG-ee-eye)

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family