Photo of Spiraea thunbergii 'Mount Fuji' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Spiraea thunbergii 'Mount Fuji'

Also Known As

  • Spiraea thunbergii 'Mt. Fuji'
  • Spirea thunbergii 'Mt. Fujii'
  • Garland Spiraea
  • Thunberg's Meadowsweet

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Spiraea thunbergii 'Mount Fuji' plant details

Spiraea thunbergii 'Mount Fuji' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Spiraea thunbergii 'Mount Fuji'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiraea thunbergii 'Mount Fuji'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A soft looking 3-5’ mound of a shrub, feathery narrow leaves are strongly striped in white and suffused with hints of pink…they are preceded by frothy clusters of white flowers in spring. Easy to grow in sun to light shade in average garden conditions. Deciduous; deer resistant.
This looks to be a variegated form of spirea thunbergii, with willow like variegated leaves, these came to us from fanatic variegate collector Al Wojcik.
Fine feathery foliage with green and white variegation. Spectacular white flowers in April on previous seasons growth before the wispy willow-like leaves appear. Some of the leaves are twisted and curled for additional interest to the variegated Spiraea. Yellow-orange fall color on leaves that hold til late Fall. Open airy growth habit. An absolute treasure. Drought tolerant; requires pruning to maintain neat appearance.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Spiraea thunbergii 'Mount Fuji' plant

How to Grow Spiraea thunbergii 'Mount Fuji'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Size

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Width: 4'-8'

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Size

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Width: 18"

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  • regular
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Size

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  • sun
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Zones

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Size

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  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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