Clethra acuminata

White Alder, Cinnamonbark, Mountian Sweet Pepperbrush, Summer Sweet

Family: Clethraceae White Alder


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, specimen
Height 8' to 15' / 2.40m to 4.60m
Spread 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America