Sorbaria, Ash Leaf Spirea
Out of stock
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
Description
A showy and very hardy medium-sized shrub with upright panicles of frothy white flowers throughout summer and ferny foliage; suckers profusely and spreads into masses, use where this is desirable; for example as a tall groundcover or filler.
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Details
Height: 8 feet
Spread: 10 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 2a
Other Names: Ural False Spirea, Ash Leaf Spirea
Description:
A showy and very hardy medium-sized shrub with upright panicles of frothy white flowers throughout summer and ferny foliage; suckers profusely and spreads into masses, use where this is desirable; for example as a tall groundcover or filler
Ornamental Features
False Spirea features airy plumes of white flowers rising above the foliage from early to mid summer. It has dark green foliage which emerges burgundy in spring. The pinnately compound leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Landscape Attributes
False Spirea is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.
This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
- Suckering
False Spirea is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Groundcover
- Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
Planting & Growing
False Spirea will grow to be about 8 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America.
| SKU | Container Size |
| S2450 | #2 Container (2 Gallon) |
* Not all container sizes may be available at this time. See store for details on specific container size availability.
More Information
| Gerten Grown Plants | Gerten Grown Plants |
|---|---|
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| Mature Height (Range) | 5 - 10 feet |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Common Family Name | False Spirea |