Spiraea prunifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. 1: 131 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015318
Common Names
- Prunifolia Spiraea
- Spiraea Prunifolia
- Plum-Leaved Spiraea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Spiraea prunifolia (also called Bridal Wreath Spirea, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to eastern Asia. It has an upright, spreading habit and its leaves are oval-shaped and serrated. It produces white flowers in the summer and its fruits are small, red berries. It is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Spiraea prunifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover. It has a fast growth rate and is drought tolerant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Spiraea prunifolia var. simpliciflora (Nakai) NakaiSpiraea prunifolia var. pseudoprunifolia (Hayata ex Nakai) H.L.Li
Spiraea prunifolia var. hupehensis (Rehder) Rehder
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spiraea prunifolia has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, red berries that ripen in late summer. The seedlings have three leaflets, each with a toothed margin.
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Spiraea prunifolia is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and size.
Where to Find Spiraea prunifolia
Spiraea prunifolia can be found in the United States and Canada.
Species in the Spiraea genus
Spiraea nipponica, Spiraea cinerea, Spiraea schinabecki, Spiraea oxyodon, Spiraea gieseleriana, Spiraea micropetala, Spiraea blanda, Spiraea nudiflora, Spiraea revirescens, Spiraea concinna, Spiraea margaritae, Spiraea superba, Spiraea assimilis, Spiraea microthyrsa, Spiraea conspicua, Spiraea notha, Spiraea difformis, Spiraea pallidiflora, Spiraea rosalba, Spiraea trilobata, Spiraea pseudosalicifolia, Spiraea trifoliata, Spiraea douglasii, Spiraea alba, Spiraea gracilis, Spiraea crenata, Spiraea hypericifolia, Spiraea thunbergii, Spiraea longigemmis, Spiraea uratensis, Spiraea ariifolia, Spiraea inflexa, Spiraea pikoviensis, Spiraea schlothgauerae, Spiraea vanhouttei, Spiraea fastigiata, Spiraea pumilionum, Spiraea foxii, Spiraea densiflora, Spiraea fontenaysii, Spiraea syringiflora, Spiraea semperflorens, Spiraea sanssouciana, Spiraea watsoniana, Spiraea pachystachys, Spiraea intermedia, Spiraea fulvescens, Spiraea macrothyrsa, Spiraea billardi, Spiraea fauriana,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-6219: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.