False Spiraea


Scientific Name: Sorbaria sorbifolia (L.) A. Braun
Synonym: Schizonotus sorbifolius, Schizonotus sorbifolius, Spiraea sorbifolia, Spiraea sorbifolia
Family: Rosaceae
False Spiraea(Sorbaria sorbifolia)
Schizonotus sorbifolius, Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 247. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society.
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-10,14-21
USDA: 2-8

Sun Exposure: Full sun to part sun

Origin: Northeastern Asia and Japan

Growth Habits: Deciduous shrub, 5 to 10 feet tall and wide (1.5-3 m); deep green leaves, similar to the Mountain Ash (Sorbus), 6 to 12 inches long (15-30 cm), 13 to 25 leaflets, each 2 to 3.5 inches long (5-9 cm)

Flowers: White flowers

Watering Needs: Regular water for best appearance, drought tolerant

Propagation: Suckers, cuttings, seeds


Blooming Habits:
White flowers, 0.32 inch wide (8 mm), in dense pyramidal clusters, 4 to 10 inches long (10-25 cm), in early summer.

Culture:
Remove suckers regularly to keep them under control. Prune in winter, to keep shape and size. It is possible to cut it almost to the ground to force a younger appearance.


 

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