Spiraea thunbergii (Baby may)

Botanical name: Spiraea thunbergii
Common name(s): Baby may
Categories: Shrubs and Perennials

Plant description:

In late winter, the arching branches of this delightful small shrub are covered in single, pure-white flowers. But it is the feathery, fern-like leaves, which become orange-tinted in autumn, that are the real feature.

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Synonym: –

Botanical Pronunciation: spy-REE-uh THOON-burg-ee-eye

Spiraea thunbergii requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Botanical name	Spiraea thunbergii
Plant Care	Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Size	1 m * 0.5 m
Categories	Shrubs and Perennials
Flowers	July In late winter, this shrub is covered in single, pure-white flowers.
Common name(s)	Baby may
Origin	This plant originates in China.
Foliage	This shrub carries fern-like leaves, which become orange-tinted in autumn.