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Clethra alnifolia

SUMMERSWEET

Category: Woodies

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Exposure

Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Height

Soil Type

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Long Island Provenance, Nice Fall Foliage, Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting, Salt Tolerant

Clethra alnifolia

Intoxicating, sweet spires of white flowers. July – August. Dark, glossy green foliage. 5 – 7 ‘ tall. Full sun – moderate shade. Moist soil tolerant. Salt tolerant. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies. Yellow fall color. Northeastern U.S. native. Our plants are Long Island native. Zone 4.

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