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Clethra alnifolia

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The Clethra alnifolia is a deciduous shrub growing 1.5?3 m tall. The leaves are obovate to oblong, 4-10 cm long and 2-4 cm broad, with a serrated margin. His leaves are green turning yellow-golden during the autumn. The flowers are white or very pale pink, 5-10 mm in diameter, and have a sweet, somewhat cloying fragrance.

Genus

Clethra

Species

alnifolia

Bloeiperiode

july

august

september

Bodemtype

acid

neutral

Bodemtype

acid

neutral

Type (gebruik)

shrub

solitary

in group

Kleur (bloem)

white

Kleur (blad)

green

Herfstkleur

yellow

Height

150 cm

Wintergroen

no

Winter hardiness

-20 °C

Bloemen

fragrant

plant with flowers

Locatie

sun

half shade

Bodemvochtigheid

moist