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    Clethra tomentosa

    Also Known As

    • Summersweet

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 6'-12'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Clethra tomentosa plant details

    Clethra tomentosa 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 - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Clethra tomentosa

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: clethraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant, rain garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Clethra tomentosa

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Resembling C. alnifolia, but flowering a month later (in Sept.), this large shrub (or even a small flowering tree) has leaves covered with downy wool beneath and produces large clusters of pure white, spicily fragrant flowers. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Clethra tomentosa plant

    How to Grow Clethra tomentosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • average
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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