Himalayan Sorbaria

Sorbaria tomentosa

Shrub6×6 mzone 5–9light shade

Profile

Family: Rosaceae
Habit: Shrub
Height: 6 m
Spread: 6 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 20 years
First yield: after 3 years
Hardiness: zone 5–9
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt
Soil moisture: dry – very wet
pH: 5 – 7
Synonyms: Hardhack, Kashmir false spiraea

suitable for hedges

Flowering & harvest

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Flowering

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible1 of 10

Medicinal1 of 10

Other uses2 of 10

Growing

Sorbaria tomentosa prefers a sunny position with fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Regular watering is essential during the growing season, especially in dry periods. Propagation is by seed or cuttings of young growth in summer. Prune dead or damaged branches in spring and remove suckers to control spread.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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