Spiraea japonica L. f. var. alpina Maxim.

Scientific Name: Spiraea japonica L. f. var. alpina Maxim.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Rosaceae / Spiraea L./ Spiraea japonica L. f. var. alpina Maxim.

<i>Spiraea japonica</i> L. f. var. alpina Maxim.
General Information
Usda SymbolSPJAA
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsSPJAA

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Spiraea japonica L. f. var. alpina Maxim. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-23
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum145
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum6.8
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1700
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorRed
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorRed
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)2.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee2
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginFall
Seed Spread RateNone
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndWinter
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodFall
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Spiraea japonica</i> L. f. var. alpina Maxim.

<i>Spiraea japonica</i> L. f. var. alpina Maxim.

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