{"product_id":"matcha-ball-sorbaria","title":"Matcha Ball Sorbaria","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Dwarf False Spirea With Ferny Foliage and White Plumes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha Ball Sorbaria (\u003cem\u003eSorbaria sorbifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Matcha Ball') is a compact, ball-shaped false spirea grown for its lush, ferny, fresh-green foliage and upright plumes of creamy-white flowers in summer. Far smaller than the species, it keeps a tidy rounded form while still drawing bees and butterflies. Extremely cold-hardy, tough, and deer-resistant, it brings fine texture to borders and foundations in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMatcha Ball Sorbaria Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSorbaria sorbifolia 'Matcha Ball'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly to midsummer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreamy white plumes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable — tolerates clay and moist soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable well below -40°F — exceptionally hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually avoided by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFerny, fresh green; red-tinged new growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine-textured accent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its ferny foliage and tidy ball shape add soft texture to foundations and borders. Space 2–3 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the white plumes. Pair with bold-leaved shrubs, hostas, and grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September). Adaptable; water through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Matcha Ball Sorbaria\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space 2–3 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Matcha Ball Sorbaria\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells; it tolerates moist sites well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it spread like the regular false spirea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFar less — 'Matcha Ball' is bred to be compact and much better behaved than the species, which suckers aggressively. Remove any occasional suckers to keep it tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — one of the hardiest shrubs available, reliable well below zone 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally yes — deer usually leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Sun or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt thrives in both full sun and part shade with adequate moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFritsch Spirea (Spiraea fritschiana):\u003c\/strong\u003e A white-flowered mounding shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoat's Beard (Aruncus):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native perennial with similar creamy plumes for shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstilbe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plumed flowers for moist, part-shade beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Matcha Ball Sorbaria Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a low border or foundation run, space plants about 2.5 feet apart (mature width is 2–3 feet):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an accent, plant a single ball in a 3-foot pocket, or stagger a drift of 3 about 2.5 feet apart where its ferny texture can play off bolder leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMatcha Ball Sorbaria Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the first shrubs to leaf out — red-tinged new shoots unfurl into fresh-green, ferny foliage. Shear lightly or shape now; it blooms on new wood, so spring pruning costs you nothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, creamy-white plumes rise above the foliage in early to midsummer, drawing bees and butterflies. The clean green mound stays tidy through heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage takes on soft yellow and russet tones before dropping. Snip out any stray suckers you spot at the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dense, twiggy dome that shrugs off cold well below -40°F — no winter protection needed in the Twin Cities, ever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Rain-Garden \/ Wet-Soil   ✔ Shade-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fritsch-spirea\"\u003eFritsch Spirea\u003c\/a\u003e — a white-flowered mounding companion that echoes the creamy plumes in a sunnier spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/goats-beard\"\u003eGoat's Beard\u003c\/a\u003e — a Minnesota-native perennial with matching creamy plumes for the shadier end of the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sem-ash-leaf-spirea\"\u003eSem Ash Leaf Spirea\u003c\/a\u003e — its larger false-spirea cousin, perfect behind Matcha Ball for a layered ferny backdrop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/younique-lilac-astilbe\"\u003eYounique Lilac Astilbe\u003c\/a\u003e — plumed lilac flowers for the same moist, part-shade conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Matcha Ball Sorbaria Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha Ball thrives in full sun to part shade and adaptable soil — including the clay and moist spots that frustrate many shrubs — and deer usually pass it by, making it a low-risk pick for fine texture along a foundation or border. It's not a fit if you need evergreen winter presence or are planting a bone-dry, sandy site that never gets watered; give it reasonable moisture and it will reward you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54313080652081,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/matcha-ball-sorbaria.jpg?v=1779727889","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/matcha-ball-sorbaria","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}