Ash Leaf Spirea
Sorbaria sorbifolia
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
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Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Fast-growing, Flowering, Drought resistant, and Hedge/Screen
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateModerate
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT, OR
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 3-8
Super Color and Texture Color Ash Leaf Spirea
- Soft Textured Foliage
- Colorful Leaves Start Out Pink, Red, Purple
- Leaves Age to Dark Green
- Colorful Stems
- Showy Plumes of White Flowers in Summer
- Support Butterflies and Beneficial Pollinators
- Gorgeous Glowing Fall Color
- Excellent for Erosion Control
When planning a low-maintenance landscape to escape into after a busy day...don't forget about texture! Feed your eyes a daily serving of contrasting surfaces to keep your interest all season.
Try the exceptional Ash Leaf Spirea (Sorbaria sorbifolia) as a fast-growing accent shrub. They feature a graceful and unique appearance that engage people's imaginations.
Deciduous Ash Leaf Spirea spreads quickly in moist, well-drained soil. This is an excellent plant choice for soil retention efforts on a slope or open area.
You'll enjoy this vigorous shrub as a beautiful backdrop....simply give them the space to expand into the mature spread listed on the Plant Highlights. False Spirea is among the easiest flowering shrubs to grow, and are tolerant of most well-drained soils.
At a distance, the feathery compound leaves held on the multi-stemmed branch structure look soft and organic. Take a step closer to peek at the charming colorfully, corrugated foliage held in horizontal sprays!
The pretty range of hues displayed by the new growth is unbelievable! You'll see heathered purple, orange, pinks on the same branch...highlighted against the mature deep-green leaves.
Very large plumes of creamy-white flowers bloom well above the showy foliage in early summer. As you can imagine, the butterflies adore their plentiful nectar!
All summer, you'll have a lovely wall of green touched here and there with vibrant color. Let it shield your outdoor space in a private Eden.
Once temperatures dip in autumn, all of the leaves saturate to a deep brick-red. The fall color display is simply stunning!
Order Ash Leaf Spirea from Nature Hills for a lyrical look that piques your interest all season long!
How to Use Ash Leaf Spirea in the Landscape
This is a shrub worthy of deeper study. Take advantage of that welcome trait by using one as a showy specimen in a high-profile area.
Perhaps it could be grown as a focal point in a Zen Garden. You'll never get tired of the intricate, wispy growth patterns.
Corral a specimen with a clearly defined boundary. Use rough-hewn landscape stones set in a circle; and you'll realize effective interplay between free-form and structure.
On a larger property, you can even install a hedge to create "living walls" of an outdoor garden room. Have you always wanted a Secret Garden...or perhaps just a dedicated spot to do Yoga without an audience!
This choice also looks incredible used along the sunny edge of mature trees. Repeat the form of their towering flower spires with a dramatic planting of Marcus Spirea or Royal Candles Speedwell Veronica at their base to grow into a spectacular feature that requires very little maintenance.
If you have the room, pull the Ash Leaf Spirea out away from the tree by 10 feet or so; then place a collection of large-leaved Hosta on their north side. Carve out a private space for "me-time" with a comfy hammock chair stand and table...you'll never regret it!
You can even turn a tough, barren slope into a valuable garden asset with Ash Leaf Spirea and a lot of wood mulch! Space them six feet apart on center, staggering the planting pattern in a zigzag for faster fill.
Commercial property owners can also create beauty where there was once only jumble with a mass planting. Your tenants will enjoy three showy seasons of interest, all for consistent weeding and a periodic pruning once a year.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Grow Ash Leaf Spirea in either full sun or partial shade, with at least four hours of sunlight a day. Use Nature Hills Root Booster for life-long support of your landscape plants.
Supply a moderate amount of water on a regular basis for best results. Apply a three-inch layer of mulch to keep the root system nice and cool; but keep it away from touching the stems.
Prune to shape in early spring. For a manicured look, trim off any basal suckers...or allow them to develop as a planned naturalized thicket for a wonderfully modern look.
Versatile Ash Leaf Spirea just wants to make you happy! Order yours today and enjoy their appealing whimsy starting this season.
