2002 Plant of the Year, Honorable Mention

Proposed by: a member of Carolina Foothills Garden Club, Zone VIII
Seconded by: a member of River Oaks Garden Club, Zone IX

As a deciduous shrub that grows up to 8 feet tall, the Virginia Sweetspire is noted for its white flowers in the spring and red foliage in the fall. It is semi-evergreen and can grow in moist to sandy loam. Performs best in full sun. Hardy in USDA Zones 5 - 9.