Clethra acuminata
cinnamon clethra
Notes:
Native to higher elevations than C. alnifolia (mountains and upper piedmont), and more tolerant of dry soils, but less fragrant and less tolerant of salt and humid heat.
Effective bloom period lasts weeks.
Sources: Dove/Woolridge, Sunset, Dirr, Bir.
Tags:
acidic soil preferred
attracts:bees
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
attracts:butterflies
attracts:hummingbirds
deer resistant
exposure:full shade
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fall color notable
form:multi-trunked
form:shrub
form:tree
fragrant flowers
habit:rounded
habit:upright
native:eastern North America
open canopy
part shade preferred
persistence:deciduous
pest/disease free
pruning not required
rich soil preferred
salt intolerant
showy bark
showy flowers
stoloniferous/suckering
type:broadleaf
use:border
use:naturalizing
water:ample
water:regular
well-drained soil required
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