Species: Clethra alnifolia

(kleh'thrah al-ni-fo'lee-ah)

Clethra alnifolia

Summer Sweet Clethra

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Cultivars

'Anne Bidwell', 'Creels Calico', 'Crystalina', 'Hummingbird', 'Paniculata', 'Pink Spires', 'Rosea', 'Ruby Spice', 'September Beauty', 'Sixteen Candles', 'Vanilla Spice'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub 4 to 8 feet

Height: 4' - 8' (spreading slowly in clumps to 8')

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape:

Ornamental Other: can tolerate shady or sunny locations

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 4b

Soil Ph: Requires acid (pH 5.0 to 7.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salt spray

Environmental Other: can tolerate shady or sunny locations

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

Native to E.North America

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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