Hardiness
Zone 2
Discover the plant
False spirea 'Cherry On Top'
FamilyRosaceae
Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Cherry On Top' is a hardy and ornamental shrub, appreciated for its remarkable seasonal evolution: its feathery foliage emerges coppery-pink in spring, turns light green in summer, then takes on golden to orange-red hues in autumn. In July, it produces upright panicles of white flowers, followed by very decorative cherry-red fruits that persist until autumn. Its bushy habit is more compact than the species, with a moderate suckering tendency that is easy to control. Very hardy, it tolerates poor soils, humidity, and harsh conditions well. 'Cherry On Top' combines striking foliage, summer flowering, and colorful fruits, providing a strong seasonal presence in naturalistic or structured designs.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall, decorative cherry-red fruits until autumn
Maximum height1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet)
Maximum width1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth ratefast
Hardiness zoneZone 2
Minimum temperature'-40°C
