Neviusia alabamensis
Alabama snow wreath
N. alabamensis is a suckering, deciduous shrub up to 2m high and wide, with arching branches. Clusters of fluffy, white flowers consisting of stamens and leaf-like sepals, appear along the branches in mid- to late spring
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Suckering
- Genus
Neviusia are deciduous, suckering shrubs with oval, toothed leaves and clusters of fluffy, white flowers composed of sepals and stamens only
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SE USA
How to grow
Cultivation
Happy in most soils in sun or semi-shade. Choose a position where suckering will not be a problem
Propagation
Propagate by seed, cuttings or division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Banks and slopes
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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