Species: Sorbaria sorbifolia
(sore-bare'ee-ah sore-bih-fo'lee-ah)
Ural False Spirea
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
This hardy, attractive plant can be aggressive to invasive through vegetative propagation.
'Sem'Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub > 8 feet
5' - 10' (spread 5' - 10')
Deciduous
multistemmed shrub
full sun to half shade
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade
3a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
white flowers appear in large pyramidal panicles in late July; new foliage has a reddish tinge and matures to deep green
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
occasional mite infestations
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
native to northern Asia (Ural to Japan); transplants readily ; one of the first plants to leaf out in spring; spreading and vigorous; a good bank stabilizer. Difficult to contain unless there is a physical barrier.
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
