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Spiraea nipponica

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Spiraea nipponica is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to the island of Shikoku, Japan.[1] Growing to 1.2–2.5 m (4–8 ft) tall and broad, it is a deciduous shrub with clusters of small, bowl-shaped white flowers in midsummer.[2]

The specific epithet nipponica means "Japanese".[3]

Cultivars

The cultivar 'Snowmound'[4] has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ Breen, Patrick (2018). "Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'". Oregon State University. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  2. ^ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
  3. ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. p. 224. ISBN 9781845337315.
  4. ^ "Missouri Botanical Garden - Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'". Retrieved 4 June 2013.
  5. ^ "RHS Plant Selector - Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'". Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  6. ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 99. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
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Spiraea nipponica: Brief Summary

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Spiraea nipponica is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to the island of Shikoku, Japan. Growing to 1.2–2.5 m (4–8 ft) tall and broad, it is a deciduous shrub with clusters of small, bowl-shaped white flowers in midsummer.

The specific epithet nipponica means "Japanese".

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