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Spiraea japonica 'NCSX1'
Choose Double Play® Candy Corn® Spirea for a small, sunny planting where foliage color matters more than size. The tradeoff: it is not a privacy plant and will look plain in winter.
Buy This If
You want changing foliage color.
You need a compact shrub.
You prefer simple seasonal pruning.
Skip This If
You need evergreen cover.
Your site stays soggy.
You want a tall backdrop.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
A-
Its red, orange, and yellow foliage gives strong color in a small planting.
Growth Rate
B
It fills in at a steady pace without getting out of hand quickly.
Maintenance
B+
A light trim after flowering usually keeps the mound tidy.
Deer Resistance
B+
Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy.
Small Space Fit
A
Its compact mounded habit works well near walks, entries, and low borders.
Screening Value
D
It is too small and deciduous to provide meaningful screening.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for sunny front beds where a small shrub needs to carry color without taking over the planting.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
1.5 ft
Mature Width
2 ft
Hardiness Zones
4a-8b
Spacing
2 ft
Sun
full sun
Moisture
average to moist
Growth Habit
Rounded, mounding, compact
Customers Usually Ask
Does it flower?
Yes, it has purple flower clusters in early summer.
Is it evergreen?
No, it drops its leaves for winter.
How should I prune it?
Trim lightly after bloom to keep the mound neat.
Why buy for fall color
See the actual color before you buy it
Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
Fall planting means roots established before winter
Grown and hardened off for New England conditions
We grow and acclimate our Proven Winners stock right here in New Hampshire, so it's ready for New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Installation Service
Jon Kenyon
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
Fairview Juniper
Anonymous
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
Northern Spicebush
Joseph Sico
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
Wichita Blue Juniper
Aileen Maconi
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!