Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'
Summer Sweet, Coastal Sweet Pepperbrush, Sweet Pepperbush
Family: Clethraceae White Alder
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 3B - 8B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | White |
| Bloom time | Summer |
| Water needs | Wet |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, foundation, massing, seashore, specimen |
| Height | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Spread | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Fragrant flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Oval, upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |