Summersweet Clethra

Scientific Name
Clethra alnifolia
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Fragrant white flowers in small spikes, July and August; crisp, dark green foliage in summer; autumn color is yellow to a mild orange.

Culture

Full sun to partial shade; prefers a moist to wet soil; tolerant of salt, compaction and some dryness; prefers slightly acid soil pH.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
4.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
8.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
4.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
10.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Broad rounded to rounded, tends to sucker.

Native Regions, Text

United States

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Summersweet Clethra form
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18811
Image
Summersweet Clethra flowers
picID
18812
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
366