False Spiraea, Pearl Mei
Sorbaria sorbifolia

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 3 m high and spreads 3 m wide. It produces suckers. It has stiff upright stems. The leaves have leaflets along the stalks. The flowers are small and white. They occur in upright groups. The flowers have 5 petals.

There are 4 Sorbaria species. They are native to Asia.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In north China it grows in open forests between 200-1,500 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 2-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Russia, Siberia, Slovenia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Jerebikasta medvejka, Zhenzhumei

Synonyms

Spiraea sorbifolia (L.);