September Ruby Apple vs Birch Leaf Spirea - TreeTime.ca

September Ruby Apple vs Birch Leaf Spirea

Malus x September Ruby

Spiraea betulifolia

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September Ruby Apple
Birch Leaf Spirea

September Ruby is a very cold hardy tree developed for the Prairie Fruit Breeding Cooperative. It is a vigorous grower that is resistant to fire blight and is popular among orchards for its annual production. Its apples are very good for eating and cooking. This tree blooms in mid May for an attractive ornamental.

For fruit production, cross-pollination is required. Apples need to be planted with another Apple or Crab Apple variety.

Note: We do not ship grafted apples to BC due to regulatory restrictions from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Birch Leaf Meadowsweet is a small, rounded shrub, reaching 3 to 4 feet high.

In the early summer, white flowers emerge with dark green foliage. Come fall, birch-like leaves turn a kaleidoscope of red, orange, and purple adding seasonal interest.

Native to Japan and Eastern Asia, this dwarf shrub attracts butterflies and is an excellent option for the front row of a shrub border.

September Ruby Apple Quick Facts

Birch Leaf Spirea Quick Facts

Zone: 1b
Zone: 4a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: range from white to pink
Fruit: medium sized apples with red skin, green ribbing, and light green flesh
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: pf36
Other Names: birch leaf meadowsweet, shiny leaf spirea, white spirea