Clethra Alnifolia Planting Instructions Dig a hole about four times as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Make sure the shrub's roots are not compacted, spreading out some if needed. Place the shrub in the hole and fill with water, allowing it to absorb. Then backfill with soil and water again.
- How do you grow Clethra alnifolia?
- Will Summersweet grow in shade?
- Is Clethra alnifolia invasive?
- Does Clethra alnifolia like shade?
- Is Summersweet poisonous to dogs?
- What does Summersweet smell like?
- Do you deadhead Summersweet?
- When should I fertilize my Summersweet?
- Is Clethra an evergreen?
- What are the most fragrant trees?
- What should I plant instead of butterfly bush?
- What is the most fragrant evergreen?
How do you grow Clethra alnifolia?
Clethra alnifolia in full bloom during July. Clethra grows best in acid, moist, well-drained soils. For planting in heavy clay soils, it is best to add a soil amendment, such as composted, ground pine bark, to enhance soil drainage.
Will Summersweet grow in shade?
Tolerates full shade. The species is native to the eastern U.S. CareProvide full sun to part shade and fertile, preferably acidic, medium to wet soil. Summersweet will tolerate clay soil and full shade.
Is Clethra alnifolia invasive?
It has fragrant flowers in July and August loved by pollinators. ... This shrub is beautiful when it is blooming, and it keeps a compact form if pruned every fall after blooming. But it is very invasive.
Does Clethra alnifolia like shade?
Don't let heavy shade or damp and clay soil stop you from gardening. It grows best in full sun to part shade and moist to wet soil. ...
Is Summersweet poisonous to dogs?
Take the Yew, please, it's toxic to nearly everything. While it grows in shade, the seed inside the berries is toxic to pets and people.
What does Summersweet smell like?
Vanilla Spice and Sugartina Crystalina Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia) This easy-going native shrub blooms in mid-summer – all the better to enjoy its sweet-spicy scent wafting on the warm July breeze.
Do you deadhead Summersweet?
"Hummingbird" summersweet blooms for four to six weeks, but does not tend to rebloom when deadheaded. Removing spent flowers would also eliminate the attractive dark brown seed capsules that provide winter interest.
When should I fertilize my Summersweet?
This type of fertilization should be done three or four times per year, starting in April and ending by mid-July. Soil can also be acidified with soil sulfur, aluminum sulfate or cotton seed meal, however, these products will not fertilize the plant.
Is Clethra an evergreen?
Clethra pringlei, commonly called Mexican clethra, is an evergreen shrub to 8-12' tall that sometimes rises as a small tree to 20' tall. It is native to Mexico.
What are the most fragrant trees?
The Frasier fir is one of the most aromatic trees you can plant in your landscape, and one of the hardiest as well. If you love the beauty of an evergreen and crave that pine tree smell, you cannot go wrong with a Frasier fir. These fragrant trees are easy to grow, simple to care for and beautiful all year long.
What should I plant instead of butterfly bush?
Here are 3 of our favorite native plant replacements for butterfly bush.
- Clethra alnifolia Sweet Pepperbush. ...
- Cephalanthus occidentalis Buttonbush. ...
- Ceanothus americanus New Jersey tea.
What is the most fragrant evergreen?
10 plants with scented foliage
- Myrtle. Myrtus communis is an aromatic, evergreen shrub with pretty white flowers in summer. ...
- Monarda. Monarda (bergamot or bee balm) has aromatic, citrussy foliage, and shaggy flowers that are extremely attractive to bees. ...
- Sweet bay. ...
- Salvia x jamensis 'Hot Lips' ...
- Eucalyptus. ...
- Cotton lavender.
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