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Clethra alnifolia

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 23455



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Ericales
Family: Clethraceae
Genus: Clethra
Species: Clethra alnifolia
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Shrub
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 3b (to -30 F / -34 C)
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • July
Flowering End edit
  • September
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Ovate
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Suitable For edit
  • Centre Piece
  • Hedging/Screening
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Coastal Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Acidic / Peaty
  • Rich
Soil pH edit
  • 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Near White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Bird - shelter (nesting/thorns)
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
  • Root Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Some Experience
Additional Short Notes add
  • thin or cut back in early spring, blooms on new wood edit | delete
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Other names for this plant:
Clethra tomentosa



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