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Clethra alnifolia

  • Shrub
  • 100-150 cm high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Notable autumn colour
  • Very hardy

Garden use

Use

Along path Hedge Small garden Shrub border Park Solitary

For wildlife and biodiversity

For bees For butterflies

Ornamental value and special features

Scented Autumn color

Planting density

Plant about 1 - 2 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 100 - 150 cm
Flowering time July - September
Flower colour white
Growth habit wide, ascending
Hardiness down to about -20°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade
Moisture moist

Botanical information

Botanical name Clethra alnifolia
Genus Clethra
Family Clethraceae
Common names NL: schijnels
Clethra
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