Clethra barbinervis
Japanese Clethra, Summer Sweet
Family: Clethraceae White Alder
| Type | Tree, shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 6A - 8A |
| Exposure | Full shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | White |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Wet |
| Landscape uses | Border, screen, specimen |
| Height | 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m |
| Spread | 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| 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 |