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CLETHRA alnifolia
Commonly known as Summersweet, Sweet pepper bush, White alder
White scented species
£16.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies. Remove some of the old wood from the base in winter leaving the strongest suckers as replacement growth -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Eastern USA. -
DeciduousOval, mid-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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White
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped flowers to 1cm (½in) across
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RacemesDense, upright, terminal racemes to 15cm (6in) long
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright, suckering shrub
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Summer 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. -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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Clethra - Growing Guide
