Clethra alnifolia
SWEET PEPPER BUSH, COASTAL SWEET PEPPER BUSH
Clethraceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 4-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
2.5m

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Clethra alnifolia
SWEET PEPPER BUSH, COASTAL SWEET PEPPER BUSH
Clethraceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 4-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
2.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: late summer to early autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & oriental designs

Uses: border, informal hedge, informal screen, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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