*Spiraea ×bumalda
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*Spiraea ×bumalda
JAPANESE SPIREA
Rosaceae
Location: map coordinates L-29 (east of Jason Library), N 39°11'9'' W 75°32'29''
Planting history: presently unknown.
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
JAPANESE SPIREA
Rosaceae
Location: map coordinates L-29 (east of Jason Library), N 39°11'9'' W 75°32'29''
Planting history: presently unknown.
- deciduous shrub
- etymology: Spiraea from Greek speiraira (plant used in garlands); bumalda = said to be from Bumaldus (a person)
- hybrid between Spiraea albiflora and S. japonica
- leaves simple, alternate, doubly serrate
- flowers 5-petaled, pink/white, delicate, in flat-topped clusters
- fruit aggregage of follicles
- branches dense
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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