Spirea/Hardhack - spirea douglasii

Appearance

• 2 meters Tall
• Leaves 4-10 cm,oval
• Several small fruit clusters , remain on plants after leafs fall off

Habitat

• swamp areas
• Stream banks
• Damp Meadows

Growth Habit

• At young growth stems are red\ brown
• Often forms thickets
• Usually has strait stems

Natural History

Fun fact: deer eat leaves off the plants

Insects are attracted to this plant

Spirea provides shelter for many small animals