Sorbaria sorbifolia
Ural False Spirea
Description
This deciduous shrub will grow 3'-8' tall and 10' wide. It has large, glossy dark green leaves with clusters of white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Invasive
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Ranch, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Raised Planter, Roadside
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.