Itea virginica 'Merlot' ~ Short N' Sweet™ Merlot Sweetspire deer-resistant 40’ - 60'

40’ - 60'

the inconspicuous flowers in spring give way to clusters of black fruits in fall which lasts through winter

do not plant near walking areas

Woodlander can get large but can be pruned back to reduce its size and increase flowering

Drought tolerant once established

Itea virginica 'Merlot' ~ Short N' Sweet™ Merlot Sweetspire deer-resistant 40’ - 60'Short N Sweet Sweetspire is a densely compact deciduous shrub that has long lasting fall color. The shiny oval green leaves turn wine red in fall and hold until early winter before being dropped. The tiny fragrant white flowers that blanket the shrub bloom on drooping cylindrical racemes in spring. Best fall color in full sun and rich moist well drained soils. Itea virginica is a host plant for the American Holly Azure butterfly if in the coastal