Sorbaria s. 'Sem' #3 slideshow Disease resistant foliage turns orange-red

Disease resistant foliage turns orange-red in autumn

slightly alkaline garden soil

Spacing: 5 - 7'

Salix caprea 'Pendula'

also called 'Cognate'

Sorbaria s. 'Sem' #3 slideshow Disease resistant foliage turns orange-redSorbaria sorbifolia, otherwise known as the "Ash Leaf False Spirea" and "Ural False Spirea" is an upright shrub with dark green, fern like foliage that turns shades of pink and bronze. Fall foliage is bright red orange. It suckers and spreads freely. Creamy white flowers resembling Astilbe appear on new wood. Heat and drought tolerant once established. Blooms: late spring to mid summer Light: full sun to part shade Soil: well drained, regular garden