Clethra barbinervis
JAPANESE SUMMER SWEET, JAPANESE CLETHRA
Clethraceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: second line salt wind, light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Flowers: mildly fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: mid summer to early autumn

Leaves: mid green; red in autumn

Bark & Stems: brown & silver peeling bark
 
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Clethra barbinervis
JAPANESE SUMMER SWEET, JAPANESE CLETHRA
Clethraceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: second line salt wind, light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: mildly fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: mid summer to early autumn

Leaves: mid green; red in autumn

Bark & Stems: brown & silver peeling bark


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, formal & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting, bee attracting






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