Itea virginica 'Merlot' ~ Short N' Sweet™ Merlot Sweetspire green-leaf While it can tolerate full

While it can tolerate full sun

Japanese beetles can cause severe leaf damage if left unchecked

attracting bees and butterflies from late summer to late fall

giving the tree a graceful and elegant look

Itea virginica 'Merlot' ~ Short N' Sweet™ Merlot Sweetspire green-leaf While it can tolerate fullShort 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