Tor Spirea

Look out hydrangea and lilac bushes, there's a new favorite in town. Tor Spirea (Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor'), sometimes called Birchleaf Spirea, is here and positively charming the locals with its multiseasonal interest.

Tired of having bushes that only show off for a couple of weeks every year? We totally get it, that's why you'll want toad Tor Spirea to your landscape. Its beauty starts in the spring with an abundance of dark green foliage sprouting from its branches.

This deciduous shrub fills out into a neat, low to the ground, mounded form. That, along with the dark green of the leaves, make the perfect setup to adequately showcase the petite tiny white flowers that sprouts and cover Tor Spirea in the early summer.

Use in foundation plantings against the siding of your house or as a border for your garden. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for hedges!

Of course, you'll have to be willing to share that beauty with your local pollinators. Spirea bushes are known to be a butterfly favorite and Tor Spirea is no exception. Butterflies splashy wings will simply add to the shrub's colorful nature!

As the weather cools and the crisp breezes of fall roll in, Tor Spirea pulls yet another trick out of its sleeve. The lovely foliage change from deep green to an exciting orange streaked with red and purple.

While other shrubs are settling in for the winter, Tor Spirea is still showing off in all its glory. Neighbors are going to wish they too had a bush with half as much fall color!

This shrub, loved by you, your neighbors, and the local pollinators, won't stay available for long. Order one for your landscape from our expert growers at LetsPlantify.com Nursery today!

How to Use Tor Spirea in the Landscape

Even experienced gardeners will tell you they have a hard time picking just one way to use this in their garden. Tor Spirea's low, compact form makes it a great addition in a multitude of different ways.

You can plant a couple in a row to create an informal looking hedge for loose borders. Plus since the deer seem to leave this specimen alone for the most part, you won't have to worry about it getting munched on!

One of its more popular uses is to plant along the sides of your house. Tor Spirea is well known for being a fantastic foundational plant.

Perennial beds could even benefit from a Tor Spirea. Either plant in the garden as an accent, or line the garden and give it an unassuming border that'll keep the color coming until winter!

If you're looking to make a statement, try pairing with shrubs roughly the same size to create a mixed shrub border. Double Play Big Bang® would contrast nicely and draw the eyes of jealous onlookers!

Rock gardens are another area Tor Spirea shines. Plant one and each fall the foliage will seemingly shine brighter against the rocks!

#ProPlantTips for Care

Another reason Tor Spirea is beloved by so many is its low maintenance nature.

Simply plant somewhere in full sun as it likes to bask in the rays for hours during the day. Well drained soils are preferred along with medium moisture, however, Tor Spirea isn't extremely picky about its soil.

You'll want to water young shrubs regularly during the first season. Their roots are getting established in your soil.

This spirea flowers on new wood. This means you'll want to prune in late winter to early spring.

Extend the curb appeal of your garden into the fall for three full seasons of interest by planting a Tor Spirea. Order one today!