Clethra alnifolia 'Sherry Sue'

Also Known As

Red Stem Clethra
Redtwig Summersweet

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Clethra alnifolia 'Sherry Sue' plant details

Clethra alnifolia 'Sherry Sue' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clethra alnifolia 'Sherry Sue'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: clethraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
Uses: fall color, fragrant, pink stems

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clethra alnifolia 'Sherry Sue'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright rosy-red new stems add to the charm of this 3-8' almost-native shrub along with its famous fragrant (in this case pink) flowers. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A breakthrough in Summersweets! It has all the same wonderful qualities of the species and various cultivars but has a RED STEM. Originating at Dodd and Dodd Nursery in Alabama, 'Sherry Sue' displays bright pinkish-red twigs throughout the growing season. This pink pigmentation also grades into the blooms, yielding pink tones in the flowers!