What: Spiraea japonica “Walbuma” is a small, deciduous shrub. It bursts out in color in early spring revealing twigs covered in brilliant orange-yellow new growth. The foliage color softens to orange ...

As planting season approaches, gardeners everywhere are contemplating ways to improve their landscapes. Spirea is a remarkably versatile, low-maintenance shrub prized for its graceful, arching or ...

Among the favorite flowering shrubs in Redlands is the Spiraea japonica, one of almost 100 species of spiraea found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Cultivated in Japan and ...

Summers are getting hotter in much of the U.S., including our local environment. One way to counteract this change in climate is by planting trees to provide more shade in the summer months. But ...

Easy-care spirea shrubs offer gardeners so much while asking for little in return. They grow quickly and happily in a wide range of soil conditions, delivering abundant pollinator-friendly blooms atop ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Invasive Japanese spirea shrub in the sunshine - Petr Szymonik/Shutterstock Bright pink flowers that are a magnet for pollinators ...

Q: I have a Daphne odora that has grown over a walkway. I’ve heard they’re temperamental. How far back can I prune it without hurting it? A: Daphne odora is indeed a temperamental shrub. It’s one of ...