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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. In more measured terms, Plants of the World online says: "The native range of this variety is SE. Tibet to Central China. It is a shrub or tree and grows primarily in the temperate biome." Trees and Shrubs online says: "Native of Central and Western China, introduced by E. H. Wilson in 1908. It is closely akin to S. tomentosa but superior to that species which differs in the hairs beneath the leaves being simple (not clustered). S. arborea has also a shorter calyx-tube and longer stamens. It is the finest of the genus and may be pruned every winter. It likes a good loamy soil and gives finer panicles if top-dressed with manure occasionally." |
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| 19th June 2011 | ||
