Virginia Sweetspire

Also known as Virginia Willow, Tassel White

Virginia sweetspire thrives along southern wetlands and riverbanks, where its spreading root suckers form dense, bank-stabilizing thickets. In late spring, arching cylindrical racemes of fragrant white blooms drape across the branches, attracting clouds of native bees, butterflies, and beetles. As autumn approaches, the glossy green foliage undergoes a dramatic shift, turning deep shades of burgundy, crimson, and golden orange that persist well into early winter.