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Clethra barbinervis

Family Clethraceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Spread 3 - 4.5 m (10 - 15 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
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Description Clethra barbinervis (white alder) bears showy, pale yellow and fragrant blooms during mid summer to late summer. This deciduous shrub has greyish green foliage. The fruit produced by Clethra barbinervis (white alder) is showy.
Typical Uses Hedge.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Clethra barbinervis . In autumn, Clethra barbinervis is alight with fall colour.