School of Horticulture
Plant Database
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Scientific Name: | Clethra alnifolia |
Pronunciation: | KLETH-ruh al-nih-FOE-lee-uh |
Common Name: | summersweet , sweet pepperbush |
Family Name: | Clethraceae |
Plant Type: | Shrub - deciduous |
Key ID Features: | Suckering; leaves alternate, serrated with less than 40 teeth per side, to 10 cm long; flowers fragrant, white (or pink cv.), racemes, <15 cm, late summer. Winter ID: leaf scar almost circular, raised bundle scars; buds small, red, wart-like; capsules brown, oval, persistent. |
Course(s): | HORT 2355, Level 4 Apprenticeship, CLT Training |
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Propagation: | Seed, Cuttings |
Pest Susceptibility: | Pest resistant, Disease resistant, Deer resistant |
Location(s): (ONE) Overpass North side East : cv. Ruby Spice (ONW) Overpass North side West Location Map |