Sorbaria arborea
Archive entry 19.06.11
19th June 2011
An unruly shrub that suckers freely. I planted it in a moment of enthusiasm for Sorbaria
that didn't last as long as the shrub has.
In central and western China it forms dense thickets in shade, preferring some moisture in the soil.
The locals probably still tell amusing stories about E. H. Wilson who collected it in 1908
to introduce to gardens. Ha ha, can you believe the stupid foreigners want to grow that thing.
Who in their right mind would have that in a garden?
I would be sad it wasn't there but it is very unlikely that I will ever get the chance to miss it.