Cherry On Top™ Sorbaria
Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Bococot'
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| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| #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 Highlights
Cherry On Top™ Sorbaria highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 2-10
Dessert is served! You’ll love this tropical-looking deciduous shrub with amazing golden yellow-green leaves! Cherry On Top™ Sorbaria (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Bococot' ) looks reminiscent of Sumac but it’s actually in the False Spirea family. A colonizing shrub that will gradually naturalize and create dense drifts of feathery foliage and wands of feathery plume-like blooms!
The golded new leaves are a vibrant orange-red before becoming almost chartreuse and add fine texture to these mounding shrubs! A much tidier, neater and smaller form, these Sorbaria are as equally super hardy and wildly adaptable to most conditions!
The tall plumes of feathery white flowers resemble Astilbe or Tree Lilacs in summer turn to red seed pods through fall for a striking appearance and colorful winter interest! The dense clumps that form provide a perfect safe haven for birds and wildlife, while the autumn seeds feed the birds! All this is highlighted by lively red stems too!
Planting and Application:
Cherry On Top™ features elegant foliage that softens hardscapes and corners of sheds or your home! Let groupings colonize a back corner of your property or fill in an outdoor space that you’d prefer a bit more privacy in. The graceful foliage hides unsightly views with color, butterflies and birds!
Creating groupings naturally by suckering, let them create informal mass plantings which not only dampen sound and provide shelter but are ideal for preventing soil erosion and bank stabilization. Plant in pollinator gardens, naturalized and wildlife areas, and tropical flair without the tropical fuss around seating areas and poolside!
- Fine-Textured Tropical Golden-Green Foliage
- Pollinator & Bird-Friendly
- Colorful New Growth & Amazing Fall Color
- White Fluffy Plumes of Foamy Flowers
- Red Seed Pods & Seeds - Winter Interest
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Sorbaria is incredibly cold-hardy! Handling as low as growing zone 2, and even growing up into zone 10, they are also surprisingly heat-tolerant as well! Provide a full sun to part shade location in about any kind of well-drained soil with regular access to water. Prune back in spring if needed, and to prevent spreading, remove suckers in spring to maintain size.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Adaptable to Most Well-Drained Soil
- Heat & Cold Tolerant
- Deer Resistant
- Prune in Spring
A three-season interest, wildlife-friendly deciduous shrub, Cherry On Top™ Sorbaria combines vivid color, graceful elegance and wild beauty into one fancy dish! All served up with - well - a cherry on top! Order your new favorite hardy plants at NatureHills.com!
