Spiraea tomentosa L. var. rosea (Raf.) Fernald

Scientific Name: Spiraea tomentosa L. var. rosea (Raf.) Fernald


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Rosaceae / Spiraea L./ Spiraea tomentosa L. var. rosea (Raf.) Fernald

<i>Spiraea tomentosa</i> L. var. rosea (Raf.) Fernald
General Information
Usda SymbolSPTOR
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsSPTOR

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Spiraea tomentosa L. var. rosea (Raf.) Fernald.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum110
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1800
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum30
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorPurple
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)4.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee4
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound1100000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Spiraea tomentosa</i> L. var. rosea (Raf.) Fernald

<i>Spiraea tomentosa</i> L. var. rosea (Raf.) Fernald

<i>Spiraea tomentosa</i> L. var. rosea (Raf.) Fernald

<i>Spiraea tomentosa</i> L. var. rosea (Raf.) Fernald

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