Overview & Description

Matcha Ball® False Spirea (Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Levgreen’ PP31202) is a unique, compact round shrub prized for its perfect spherical shape and fern-like foliage. The attractive leaves emerge reddish-orange, mature to a light green, and finish with golden yellow in fall, offering a dynamic colour progression throughout the growing season. This low-maintenance variety blooms only sparsely, allowing its exceptional foliage and perfect form to take center stage in the landscape.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits a compact, rounded, perfectly spherical growth habit. It is a slow to moderate-growing shrub, typically reaching a mature size of about 24 – 36 inches in height with a spread of 36 – 48 inches.

Additional Notes

It blooms sparsely, with flowers not being a primary ornamental feature. Hardy to Zone 3, it prefers moist, well-drained soil. An outstanding choice for small gardens, borders, foundation plantings, containers, and specimen plantings where a perfect spherical shape, fern-like foliage, and multi-season colour progression are desired with low-maintenance performance.