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CLETHRA barbinervis
Commonly known as Japanese clethra

Long racemes of white flowers and good autumn colour
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies. -
Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Eastern China to Japan. -
DeciduousOval, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long with prominent veins.Turns yellow and red in autumn.
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White
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped flowers to 1cm (½in) across
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RacemesArching, terminal racemes to 15cm (6in) long
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Obovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft) -
Tall ShrubUpright shrub with peeling bark when mature
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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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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. -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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