Clethra species

Also Known As

Summersweet

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'
W: 4'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Clethra species plant details

Clethra species is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clethra species

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: clethraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: distinctive bark, fall color, floriferous, fragrant, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clethra species

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large deciduous shrubs with attractive peeling bark. The lanceolate leaves are dark green above, downy white beneath. The fragrant white flowers are borne in large terminal racemes for a spectacular display in mid-summer. Good fall color. From seed collected in the wild. Very rare in cultivation.