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UK Thunberg Spiraea

Shrub Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of Thunberg Spiraea
Spiraea thunbergii
Family: Rosaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Thunberg Spiraea
Scientific Name Spiraea thunbergii
MainColor White
PlantType Shrub Icon Shrub
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season Found March (Mar - Apr)
ImageUrl Spiraea-002
Photographer DP
Location Found Kings Langley
Country Found UK
Last Updated 09 September 2026
Photo Quality B

Flower Details

Description

Thunberg Spirea is a deciduous shrub known for its graceful arching branches and small, white flowers that bloom in early spring. The leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, turning vibrant shades of orange and red in the autumn. It typically grows to a height of 1.5 to 2 metres.

Distribution

Native to Japan and China, it is commonly cultivated in temperate regions around the world for ornamental purposes.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - there are no known edible parts of this plant.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - there are no known toxic effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - safe for household pets, with no known toxic effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

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