Buy Clethra barbinervis 'Takeda Nishiki'

Also Known As

Clethra barbinervis 'Takaeda Nishiki'
First Snow® Japanese Clethra

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

5a-9b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $49

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Clethra barbinervis 'Takeda Nishiki' plant details

Clethra barbinervis 'Takeda Nishiki' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clethra barbinervis 'Takeda Nishiki'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: clethraceae
Foliage: deciduous green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: fall color, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clethra barbinervis 'Takeda Nishiki'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clethra barbinervis 'Takeda Nishiki' is a variegated cultivar of this Japanese native deciduous shrub. The variable white and cream variegation is splashed liberally across the foliage which is flushed with light to deep pink in early spring. The leaves turn red and gold in autumn. The short racemes of white fragrant flowers appear at the branch tips in summer. Vigorous and easy to grow. Popular with butterflies and possibly bees.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This clethra has wonderful spotted variegation. The foliage is pink as it unfurls from the buds. Later turning white with green spots. The flowers are lovely white in summer. Makes a large shrub in time.

By: Gossler Farms

An elegant and eye-catching specimen for the fragrant garden. The new leaves on this outstanding 5-15' multi-trunked shrub are attired with gorgeous speckles of green, creamy-white and shrimp pink; over time the foliage matures to cream and green. The wonderful pink new growth does keep appearing into summer just when the sweetly fragrant sprays of white-bells are blooming. Autumn finds this beauty flecked with red and gold and winter shows off the lovely exfoliating bark on older specimens; such a stunning plant deserves prominent spot in the landscape. S-PSh/M