Clethra sp. aff. delavayi [CDHM 14581]

Also Known As

Summersweet

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 20'
W: 10'

planting zones

6b-10b

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Clethra sp. aff. delavayi [CDHM 14581] plant details

Clethra sp. aff. delavayi [CDHM 14581] is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clethra sp. aff. delavayi [CDHM 14581]

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: clethraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 20 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, fall color, fragrant, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clethra sp. aff. delavayi [CDHM 14581]

USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Summersweet. Handsome shrub to eventual small tree with a narrow habit from a collection in Sichuan at around 9000 meters. Valued for midsummer white scented flowers held on long finger-like panicles. This species has a wide range from Vietnam to northern India and throughout a large portion of China. This species exhibits as much variation in characteristics across its range as we citizens do in the US of A. It is very likely that Northwest Port Townsenders such as ourselves would be recognized as being from away should we wander the streets of Birmingham or Brooklyn and the differences among various geographical races of Clethra delavayi are no less pronounced.