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Rosaceae
Trees and shrubs
False spirea 'Matcha Ball'
Hardiness
Zone 2
Discover the plant
Family
Rosaceae
The Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Matcha Ball’, commonly known as False Spiraea ‘Matcha Ball’, is a compact deciduous shrub with a dense, rounded habit, prized for its finely cut foliage and naturally rounded silhouette. In spring, its young shoots emerge a bright lime green, reminiscent of matcha tea, then evolve to a medium green in summer before taking on a slight golden yellow hue in autumn. In summer, it produces upright panicles of small, slightly fragrant, creamy white flowers that are pollinator-friendly. More compact and better structured than the species type, it is perfectly suited for beds, borders, and small gardens. Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Matcha Ball’ prefers fresh to slightly moist soil and a sunny to partially shaded exposure for vigorous growth.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Compost in the spring if needed
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall, dry, ornamentally uninteresting capsules
Maximum height3 ft (1 m)
Maximum width3 ft (1 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 2
Minimum temperature-40°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
