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Spiraea thunbergii ‘Ogon’                                          Yellow-leaved Spirea

 Size:  4’ X 4’

 Exposure:  Sun to Part Shade

 Flower Time:  April/May

 Ornamental Characteristics:

 Spirea, as a genus, has become a staple in our landscapes.  Their ability to withstand KY heat and cold and smaller size make them very useful. Ogon, while not as floriferous, has the same tolerance of KY climate.  Its true claim to fame is the fine textured, yellow foliage that maintains its color until the ultimate heat of summer fades it to a light green.  Once cooler temperatures arrive in the fall, the leaves take on a striking orange hue.  White 1” clusters of flowers open in early spring, adding another dimension to Ogon’s beauty.  While the shrub is very tough, excessive drought will cause defoliation in not death.