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False Spiraea

Sorbaria Sorbifolia

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Overview

False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia) is a robust, deciduous shrub renowned for its feathery clusters of white summer blooms. Typically reaching 4-6 feet in height and spread, this hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 2-8. With compound, fern-like leaves that emerge with a bronze hue before turning green, and a penchant for full sun to part shade, it's an excellent choice for borders or mass plantings with its vigorous, colony-forming habit.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 2–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — Sorbaria sorbifolia is characterized by its lush; terminal panicles that can reach up to 10 inches in length

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
2–8

Shape & size

Mature height
5–10 Ft.
Mature width
5–10 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — the foliage emerges with a striking bronzy-green hue; terminal panicles that can reach up to 10 inches in, image 71
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden.<br><br>For optimal growth; terminal panicles that can
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — or as a natural-style hedge in a landscape design
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — terminal panicles that can reach up to 10 inches in length
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — This shrub is fast-growing and may be prone to spreading by suckers; sorbaria sorbifolia is characterized by its lush
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — Originating from Eastern Asia; fern-like leaves that emerge with a bronze hue before turning green
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — and a penchant for full sun to part shade; fern-like leaves that emerge with a bronze hue before turning green, image 89
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — shrub with white blooms
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — plume-like flowers in mid to late summer
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — so it may require occasional pruning to maintain its shape and prevent overgrowth
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — is a deciduous shrub that offers a multi-faceted appeal in a landscape design
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — is a deciduous shrub that offers a multi-faceted appeal in a landscape design; or as a natural-style hedge in a landscape
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — scientifically named Sorbaria sorbifolia
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia) is a robust; fern-like leaves that emerge with a bronze hue before, image 85
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — shrub for full or half; or as a natural-style hedge in a landscape design
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden.<br><br>For optimal growth
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — plume-like flowers in mid to late summer; or as a natural-style hedge in a landscape design
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — consist of many small leaflets; fern-like leaves that emerge with a bronze hue before turning green, image 69
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — plant False Spiraea in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — consist of many small leaflets; fern-like leaves that emerge with a bronze hue before turning green
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — The blossoms are arranged in dense
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — Originating from Eastern Asia
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — the foliage emerges with a striking bronzy-green hue
False Spiraea (Sorbaria Sorbifolia) — plant False Spiraea in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil; or as a natural-style hedge in a, image 76
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