Clethra, Latin name alnifolia, is a native and fragrant deciduous shrub with long blooms. This shrub is great for attracting pollinators like bees, birds, and butterflies. The bloom time ranges from mid to late summer (July to August), with its blooms lasting about 4 to 6 weeks. Clethra typically grows 3 - 6’ tall depending on the exact variety; some varieties have been seen to reach 8’ but this is uncommon. This low-maintenance shrub only needs dead heading if desired. Clethra can survive in full sun to partial shade and has a slow growth rate. It is also known as sweet pepperbush or summersweet clethra.
Please contact the nursery for availability each season.
Anne Bidwell Summersweet Clethra alnifolia
Zone: 4 to 9
Average Size: 6-8' Tall, 4-6' Wide
Flower: Panicles of fragrant, pale pink to white/near white flowers
Foliage: Glossy, dark green serrated leaves
Bloom Time: Late Summer to Early Fall
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Average Size: 6-8' Tall, 4-6' Wide
Flower: Panicles of fragrant, pale pink to white/near white flowers
Foliage: Glossy, dark green serrated leaves
Bloom Time: Late Summer to Early Fall
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Hummingbird Summersweet Clethra alnifolia
Zone: 4 to 9
Average Size: 2.5-3.5' Tall, ' Wide; Forms large colonies; vigorous spreader
Flower: Pale pink to white/near white, summer
Foliage: Glossy, dark green serrated leaves
Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Early Fall
Light: Full Sun to Full Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Average Size: 2.5-3.5' Tall, ' Wide; Forms large colonies; vigorous spreader
Flower: Pale pink to white/near white, summer
Foliage: Glossy, dark green serrated leaves
Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Early Fall
Light: Full Sun to Full Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Rosea Pink Clethra alnifolia 'Rosea'
Zone: 4 to 8
Average Size: 3-6' Tall, 3-5' Wide
Flower: Panicles of fragrant, pink and white flowers
Foliage: glossy dark green
Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Early Fall
Light: Full Sun to Full Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Average Size: 3-6' Tall, 3-5' Wide
Flower: Panicles of fragrant, pink and white flowers
Foliage: glossy dark green
Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Early Fall
Light: Full Sun to Full Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
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Ruby Spice Summersweet Clethra alnifolia
Zone: 4 to 8
Average Size: 4- 6' Tall, 3-5' Wide Flower: Panicles with pink buds that open to pastel pink flowers Foliage: Glossy dark green leaves Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Early Fall Light: Full Sun to Full Shade Deer Resistant: Yes |
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Sixteen Candles Clethra alnifolia
Zone: 4 to 9
Average Size: 4-5' Tall 2-3' Wide
Flower: Candle-like, fragrant white spikes
Foliage: Glossy, dark green serrated leaves
Bloom Time: Mid to Late Summer
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Average Size: 4-5' Tall 2-3' Wide
Flower: Candle-like, fragrant white spikes
Foliage: Glossy, dark green serrated leaves
Bloom Time: Mid to Late Summer
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Vanilla Spice® Clethra alnifolia 'Caleb'
Zone: 4 to 8
Average Size: 3-6' Tall & Wide
Flower: Extra large panicles of white flowers with a sweet fragrance
Foliage: Glossy, dark green serrated leaves
Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Late Summer
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Average Size: 3-6' Tall & Wide
Flower: Extra large panicles of white flowers with a sweet fragrance
Foliage: Glossy, dark green serrated leaves
Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Late Summer
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
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White Clethra alnifolia
Zone: 4 to 9
Average Size: 6'-8' Tall, 3-5' Wide Flower: Panicles of bright white, 5-petaled, delightfully fragrant flowers Foliage: Glossy, dark green serrated leaves Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Late Summer Light: Full Sun to Full Shade Deer Resistant: Yes |
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