Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor'

Also Known As

Spiraea 'Tor'
Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor'
Birchleaf Spirea
Birchleaf Spirea

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor' plant details

Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, dwarf, fall color, mounding

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This fabulous selection makes a compact 2-3' mound of deep-green birch-like leaves. This shrub is decorated with a profusion of small flattened clusters of brilliant-white flowers in late spring. Autumn brings exceptional shades of orange, red and purple to the foliage. A perfect addition to the pollinator garden as it is very attractive to butterflies. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Unique among other Spireas for its small oval Birch-like leaves, 'Tor's tightset orderly mounds make a reflective deep green foil for clustered purplish buds and a profusion of sprightly snow white blooms that charm butterflies. Autumn brings additional enticements when the refined foliage premieres orange, red and purple colors. Employed as a mixed border or rockery specimen, or planted en masse along pathways and foundations, this compact deciduous shrub fancies sunshine and periodic pruning. It combines well with silver dappled Pulmonarias or Carex testacea, which provide compelling foliar contrast.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Many of the large spiraeas bloom white, but in the small ones, most are pink, red or lilac. Tor is an exception -- a smaller, white blooming Spiraea. Noted also for it's blue-green summer foliage and great, mixed fall color. Iridescent green leaves turn yellow, bronze and red in the fall. In May the plant bears small, white flowers in showy clusters. Asian native. Very cold hardy.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

This compact birch-leaf Spirea is adorned with clusters of white blossoms in May-June. What also makes it remarkable is the exceptional fall color--amber to deep burgundy! 3-4' height x 4' spread.

By: Avant Gardens

This is a dwarf Spiraea that grows in a compact, mounded form usually only to about 3' tall and wide. In the spring, shrubs are covered in a multitude of small, dense, flower clusters. Small iridescent leaves on turn an intense red to red-purple in the fall.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Offering many moments of interest such as fresh apple green spring leaves, white flowers, fall color with flowers this tough plant performs well. 3' x 3'