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Clethra barbinervis 'White Star'

Clethra barbinervis 'White Star'

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Clethra
Family: Clethraceae

About this plant

An upright, deciduous shrub to 2.5m tall developing flaking bark with age. Oval, toothed, dark green leaves turn shades of red and yellow in autumn. Long racemes of fragrant white flowers are borne from late summer into early autumn

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained acidic soil in partial or dappled shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years