Alabama Snow Wreath Neviusia alabamensis
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- nev-ee-YEW-see-a al-uh-bam-EN-sis
- Description
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This shrub is rounded, suckering and deciduous growing to 3-6’ tall and as wide with erect stems that arch gracefully. Tolerant of dry soil once established. Flowers on old wood so prune after flowering. Can be cut to ground to rejuvenate and control colony.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Neviusia
- Species:
- alabamensis
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Woody
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Northern America
- Distribution:
- AL , AR , GA , MO , MS , TN
- Dimensions:
- Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Arching
- Erect
- Open
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Soil pH:
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Occasionally Wet
- NC Region:
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Fruit:
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Fall
- Fruit Type:
- Achene
- Fruit Length:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Description:
- Inconspicuous fruits to 1/4 inch
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Shape:
- Irregular
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Description:
- Showy clusters of 3 to 8, one inch wide flowers, no petals but distinct white, bottle brush-like, fluffy stamens.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Elliptical
- Leaf Margin:
- Doubly Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Alternate, simple, doubly serrated, medium green leaves; 1.5-3.5 in. long
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Bark:
- Bark Color:
- Dark Brown
- Orange
- Surface/Attachment:
- Exfoliating
- Bark Plate Shape:
- Irregular
- Bark Description:
- Exfoliating orange-brown bark
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Shade Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
