Sem False Spiraea

Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem'

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Overview

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') is a compact, deciduous shrub reaching up to 4 ft tall and wide. Prized for its feathery, fern-like foliage that emerges with vibrant shades of bronze-red, maturing to bright green, this hardy plant culminates in showy, creamy-white plume-like flower clusters in summer. Thriving in USDA zones 2-8, it prefers full sun to part shade and demonstrates tolerance to a range of soil types.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 2–8Climate Temperate

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') is a compact, deciduous shrub reaching up to 4 ft tall and wide

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — fern-like foliage that emerges with vibrant shades of bronze-red

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — It is also notably resilient to urban pollution

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — optimal growth occurs in well-drained soil with consistent moisture

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — While it is adaptable to a range of soil types

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — panicle-like flower clusters that can reach up to 10 inches in length

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — the shrub produces abundant

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–6 Ft.
Mature width: 4–6 Ft.

Classification

Family: Rosaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') is a compact, deciduous shrub reaching up to 4 ft tall and wide

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — fern-like foliage that emerges with vibrant shades of bronze-red

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — It is also notably resilient to urban pollution

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — optimal growth occurs in well-drained soil with consistent moisture

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — While it is adaptable to a range of soil types

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — panicle-like flower clusters that can reach up to 10 inches in length

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — the shrub produces abundant

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — from approximately July to August

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — transitioning to a bright green in summer

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — making it an excellent choice for city landscapes.<br><br>The Sem False Spiraea is a low-maintenance option

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — Standing at a mature height of 3 to 4 feet with a similar spread of 3 to 4 feet

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — and then shifting to vibrant oranges and yellows come autumn

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — this hardy plant culminates in showy

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — creamy-white plume-like flower clusters in summer

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — Thriving in USDA zones 2-8

Sem False Spiraea (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem') — it prefers full sun to part shade and demonstrates tolerance to a range of soil types

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