Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet)

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Clethra alnifolia

Summersweet

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An oval, densely leaved, deciduous shrub. Delightfully fragrant white flower spikes bloom in midsummer on new growth. The lustrous, deep green summer leaves turn pale yellow to rich golden-brown in fall.

Height:

4-8 Feet

Spread:

4-6 Feet

Spacing:

8-10"


USDA Hardiness Zone 3

Characteristics & Attributes

Uses
 · Shrub Border
 · Mass Planting
Exposure
 · Sun
 · Part Shade