{"product_id":"spiree-van-houtte","title":"Vanhoutte Spirea","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanhoutte Spirea (\u003cem\u003eSpiraea × vanhouttei\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFast-Growing Flowering Hedge Shrub for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVanhoutte Spirea\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eSpiraea × vanhouttei\u003c\/em\u003e) is a \u003cstrong\u003efast-growing, cold-hardy flowering shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones \u003cstrong\u003e4–7\u003c\/strong\u003e). It typically grows \u003cstrong\u003e12–24 in (30–60 cm) per year\u003c\/strong\u003e in favourable conditions and reaches approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6.5 ft (2 m)\u003c\/strong\u003e at maturity, with a spread of about \u003cstrong\u003e6 ft (1.8 m)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for \u003cstrong\u003eflowering hedges\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emixed shrub borders\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emass plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers a spectacular display of \u003cstrong\u003esmall white flowers covering its gracefully arching branches in late spring\u003c\/strong\u003e and adapts to a remarkably wide range of soil textures and pH levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Vanhoutte Spirea for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanhoutte Spirea is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a \u003cstrong\u003ehardy, fast-growing flowering shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e that can form an informal hedge or add structure and abundant spring colour to the landscape. Its adaptability to different soils makes it particularly versatile for residential landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering hedges, shrub borders, mass plantings, ornamental landscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abundant white spring flowers on graceful arching branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-native hybrid widely planted as an ornamental shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoamy and sandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidic to alkaline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage soil moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShrub Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 6.5 ft (2 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 6 ft (1.8 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast; approximately 12–24 in (30–60 cm) per year in favourable conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable; clay, loam, sandy or humus-rich soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable; acidic to alkaline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; regular watering while establishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; browsing can still occur\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong-lived shrub under suitable growing conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Vanhoutte Spirea Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Vanhoutte Spirea if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a \u003cstrong\u003efast-growing flowering shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e that can develop into a substantial hedge or border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a \u003cstrong\u003esmall to medium or large yard\u003c\/strong\u003e with enough room for its arching habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in \u003cstrong\u003eZones 4–7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want \u003cstrong\u003eabundant white spring flowers combined with attractive green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a shrub for an \u003cstrong\u003einformal hedge, mixed border, mass planting or landscape screen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour soil is clay, loam or sand and you need a shrub that tolerates a wide range of soil pH levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a very narrow or compact hedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour planting area is in deep shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a highly formal hedge that requires frequent shearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou do not have enough space for its naturally arching branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformal privacy screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed shrub borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundation and landscape plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanhoutte Spirea develops a dense, broadly rounded form with long, arching branches. In late spring, these branches become covered with clusters of small white flowers, creating the classic cascading appearance that has made this shrub a long-standing favourite for flowering hedges and ornamental landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Vanhoutte Spirea Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew traditional flowering shrubs produce a spring display as abundant as Vanhoutte Spirea. Its naturally arching branches create an elegant fountain-like shape that is especially attractive when the shrub is allowed to develop without excessive shearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arching branches become covered with clusters of small white flowers, generally in May and June.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense green foliage provides structure and screening in shrub borders and informal hedges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage may develop yellowish to reddish-purple tones before dropping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bare arching branches retain an attractive structural form, although the shrub is deciduous and does not provide an evergreen screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. \u003cstrong\u003eVanhoutte Spirea is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7\u003c\/strong\u003e and is well adapted to cold Canadian winters when planted in suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 inches (5–8 cm) of mulch\u003c\/strong\u003e around the root zone while keeping mulch away from the stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the ground freezes if autumn conditions are dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider protection from severe winter winds during the establishment period on very exposed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer-grown plants can also be planted outside these periods when conditions are suitable and adequate watering can be provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 ft (1.2–1.8 m)\u003c\/strong\u003e between plants for an informal flowering hedge, depending on the desired density\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow enough room for the shrub to develop its natural spread of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6 ft (1.8 m)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor foundation plantings, position plants far enough from the building to accommodate their mature width and arching branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering during establishment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply after planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the root zone consistently moist, but not waterlogged, during the first growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust watering frequency according to rainfall, temperature and soil drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanhoutte Spirea flowers primarily on older wood. If pruning is needed, \u003cstrong\u003eprune shortly after flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e so that the shrub has time to develop shoots that will flower the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Vanhoutte Spirea grow in Ontario?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanhoutte Spirea is considered a \u003cstrong\u003efast-growing shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under favourable conditions, established plants may produce approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12–24 in (30–60 cm) of growth per year\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Vanhoutte Spirea cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is hardy to approximately \u003cstrong\u003eZone 4\u003c\/strong\u003e and is well suited to many landscapes in Ontario and Eastern Canada in \u003cstrong\u003eZones 4–7\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need another shrub for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Vanhoutte Spirea is grown primarily for its ornamental flowers and does \u003cstrong\u003enot require another plant for pollination\u003c\/strong\u003e to provide its spring floral display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Vanhoutte Spirea roots invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanhoutte Spirea is \u003cstrong\u003enot generally considered to have dangerously invasive roots\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, allow adequate space between the shrub and buildings, walkways and other landscape features so its mature crown and root system can develop normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Vanhoutte Spirea messy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot particularly. The shrub is deciduous, so it drops its leaves in fall. The small flowers eventually fade and fall after blooming, but it does not normally produce large, messy fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Shrubs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eShrub\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanhoutte Spirea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCascading white spring flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering hedges, borders, mass plantings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)-Product Page\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/ninebark\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinebark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDense growth, flowers and ornamental foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixed hedges, screening, naturalized landscapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gray Dogwood (Cornus racemosa)\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/gray-dogwood\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGray Dogwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite flowers, wildlife value and adaptable habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturalized hedges, wildlife gardens, difficult sites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged for shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped directly to your door in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung plants establish quickly when properly planted and cared for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collelction: Deciduous Shrubs of Eastern Canada\"\u003eDeciduous Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-4-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 4 Plants\"\u003eHardiness Zone 4 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/privacy-hedge-shrubs\" title=\"Collection: Privacy Hedge Shrubs\"\u003eHedge Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection: Spireas\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/spireas\"\u003eSpireas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nursery Blog: How to Plant a Tree or Shrub ?\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-plant-a-tree-or-shrub\"\u003eHow to Plant a Tree or Shrub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nursery Blog: Why, how and when to prune deciduous shrubs in Eastern Canada\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/deciduous-shrubs-pruning\"\u003eWhy, how and when to prune deciduous shrubs in Eastern Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":55539689455935,"sku":null,"price":6.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/SPIREE-VAN-HOUTTE-FLEURS.jpg?v=1789232454","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/spiree-van-houtte","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}