Birchleaf Spirea 'Tor Gold', Tor Gold Birchleaf Spirea, Spiraea betulifolia 'Glow Girl'
Noted for its luminous foliage, Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor Gold’ (Birchleaf Spirea) is a dense, rounded, deciduous shrub with multi-season interest. Opening from pink buds, a profusion of white flowers held in flat clusters are on display from late spring to early summer. They stand out against the sunny yellow foliage of birch-like leaves which matures to chartreuse and doesn’t burn in the summer. In the fall, the leaves turn glowing orange, red and purple shades, adding sparkle to the late-season garden. Easy care, this flowering shrub is perfect as a specimen plant or massed. Wonderful in low hedges for paths and walkways. Incorporates well into foundation plantings too!
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Spiraea |
| Common names | Spirea, White Spirea |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 36" - 60" (90cm - 150cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Spiraea |
| Common names | Spirea, White Spirea |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 36" - 60" (90cm - 150cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor Gold’ (Birchleaf Spirea) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor Gold’ (Birchleaf Spirea) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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