Bridal wreath spirea (Spiraea prunifolia) is the fast-growing shrub that delivers color, wildlife appeal, and effortless charm all in one. In spring, it's a vision of white blooms cascading across ...

Old-fashioned shrubs need love, too. Lilacs and bridal-wreath spireas have been around for a century, but neither are native to the Americas. Spirea and some lilacs are natives of China. Lilacs are ...

NAME: Bridal wreath and spirea are common names for several white-flowering shrubs, especially Spiraea prunifolia, Spiraea cantoniensis and hybrid Spiraea vanhouttei. ORIGIN: Orient. CHARACTERISTICS: ...

When is the best time to prune golden vicary privet and bridal wreath spirea? The privets are on the south side of the house and have had a rough summer the past couple of years. We have given them a ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I love bridal wreath shrubs, but I’m reading they are invasive. What ...

I've put it off far too long. I'm going to do it. I think. If I can bear it. I have two very old bridal wreath spireas in my front yard, probably not as old as my home, which is 98, but darned near.

Spirea, or spiraea, are popular perennial shrubs with pretty blooms in spring and summer. They're generally low-maintenance, but now and again, these plants benefit from a prune. Spirea tend to get ...