CLETHRA
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CLETHRA
Commonly known as Folhado, Lily- of- the- valley tree, Sweet pepper bush
The fruit which gives this shub its common name though pepper-like is not suitable for culinary use.
Grown for their fragrant, bell- to cup-shaped flowers.
Genus of more than 60 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs, from woodland, swamps and rocky places in eastern Asia and North America, with one species from Madeira (C. arborea).
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Madeira -
EvergreenOval, dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Cup-shaped
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
8m (25ft) -
Spread
6m (20ft)
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Tall ShrubBroadly conical shrub or small tree with red young shoots. Produces small flowers in lax terminal racemes to 15cm (6in) long.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus rich
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Partial shade
Or dappled shade -
Broadly conical
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size8m (25ft)
6m (20ft)
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Clethra - Growing Guide
