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Summary

Bloom Color: White. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring. Form: Upright or erect, Vase.

Physical Characteristics

Sorbaria sorbifolia is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.8 m (6ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a fast rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.

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Synonyms

Spiraea sorbifolia.

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves
Edible Uses:

Budlings and leaves - cooked[105]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

Scented Plants

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Cultivation details

Landscape Uses:Border, Erosion control, Massing, Screen, Specimen, Woodland garden. Prefers a rich moist soil[11], but succeeds in any soil of good quality in full sunshine[1]. Tolerates dappled shade[200] but prefers a sunny position[188]. Requires protection from strong winds[200]. Tolerates atmospheric pollution[200]. A freely suckering shrub forming low thickets, it grows well in light woodland[182, 200]. Make sure you have the space for this plant since it can become invasive[200]. The flowers are generous with their sweet perfume whatever the weather[245]. They hold their fragrance for a considerable time[245]. Special Features:Not North American native, Attractive flowers or blooms.

References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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Plant Propagation

Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe if this is possible, otherwise in late winter. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division of suckers in the dormant season[188]. Root cuttings in late winter[188].

Other Names

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Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: Russian Federation-Western Siberia (Western Siberia (east)), Russian Federation-Eastern Siberia (Eastern Siberia), Russian Federation-Far East (Far East), China (Heilongjiang Sheng, Jilin Sheng, Liaoning Sheng, Nei Mongol Zizhiqu), Korea, Japan (Hokkaidô, Honshu (north & central))

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

Sorbaria sorbifolia - (L.)A.Braun.