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Ural False Spirea (False Spirea)

Sorbaria sorbifolia

Deciduous Shrub

Height

4 - 6 (feet)

Spread

4 - 6 (feet)

Distinctions

Tolerant of difficult sites; white flowers in summer; ornamental foliage.

Limitations

Very aggressive spreader; looks best with deadheading and occasional rejuvenation pruning.

Hardiness

INT, SC, SE (Zone 2)

Origin

Northern Asia to Japan

Invasive Potential

Watch for invasiveness - Monitor for impacts and consider reducing frequency of plantings

Ural False Spirea (False Spirea)