Trees tend to get all the attention in the fall, but not anymore! Fountains of Rouge Virginia Sweetspire will bring shrub-sized, showstopping red fall foliage to your garden. You’ll also look forward to the late spring when long, tassel-like white flowers emerge for several weeks, attracting pollinators with their fragrant smell. Birds will appreciate a visit to the shrub in late summer and early fall to eat the small clusters of fruit. An excellent choice for a hedge, border or woodland edge as this variety tends to thrive when planted in clusters.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; dry to moist soils; widely adaptable
Size: 3’-4’ tall, 4’-5’ wide
Zone: 5 - 9
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract a variety of pollinators including butterflies; Fruits attract songbirds
Photo: David Korbonits