Spirea Shrub Height Shipped:2 3 Feet Spicebush is important in providing Variety:Tonto Spicebush is important in providing habitat to a variety of birds and insects․ One of the more interesting aspects of spicebush is its ability to attract such a variety of animals and provide them with an adequate habitat․ Many songbirds‚ such as warblers‚ use it as a shelter and for nesting material‚ while its berry like fruits are consumed by birds later in the season․ In addition to being a good food source‚ the small red berries may also be eaten by insects․ The plant is also important to biodiversity‚ with butterflies‚ bees‚ and other pollinators attracted to the flowers‚ and browsers eating the leaves․ Within the context of the garden‚ spicebush is part of the community of life‚ growing‚ feeding‚ and maintaining the cycle․ To enjoy for yourself Because of its adaptability and ease of cultivation it can be used in most soil types and aspects‚ from full sun to partial shade․ It is used in many situations where flowering shrubs are planted to provide specific effects or to fulfill specific uses․ It is an attractive plant for planting around walkways and flowerbeds‚ but it works well in the middle of the border as a highlight․ Depending on the type of spirea‚ such as Spiraea japonica and Spiraea bush‚ the plant can supply the texture and the colors that are much desired in the garden․ Spirea are used when contrasting with plants of other types‚ often planted with evergreen shrubs showing them off or composing an arrangement of spireas with spring bloom․ Many spirea flowers bloom profusely and are the most prominent ornamental feature of the plant