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Summersweet

Summersweet

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Clethra alnifolia, commonly known as Summersweet or Sweet Pepper Bush, is a deciduous shrub that adds charm and fragrance to gardens. Reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet, it boasts visually pleasing and fragrant creamy-white to pink summer blossoms that attract pollinators. Its dark green, serrated leaves create an attractive backdrop, and in the fall, they turn to vibrant shades of yellow. This adaptable shrub thrives in moist, well-drained soil and is suitable for various garden settings, making it an attractive and ecologically valuable addition to outdoor spaces.

Product Details

Botanical Name
Clethra Alnifolia
Common Name
Summersweet
Family
Clethraceae
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Mature Height
6-8 ft.
Mature Width
3 - 5 ft.
Preferred Zones
Zone 4|Zone 5|Zone 6|Zone 7|Zone 8|Zone 9
Bloom Time
July - August
Bloom Type
White/ Silver Flower
Preferred Soil Type
Widely Adaptable
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Drought Tolerance
Medium
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