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Sweet Pepperbush

Sweet Pepperbush

Scientific Name

Clethra alnifolia

Particularly Attractive To

A diversity of bees

Geographical Considerations

Will this plant grow in my area?

Hardiness Zones

4a to 9b

This is a native Florida plant.

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Yard Conditions

Will this plant grow in my yard?

Optimal Light

Sweet Pepperbush grows best in Partial Shade.

Light Range

It performs in Full Shade to Full Sun

Soil Texture

Any Texture

Soil Moisture

Well Drained to Wet

Soil pH

Acid to Slightly Acid (4.5-6.5)

Salt Tolerance

Medium

DroughtTolerance

Medium

Wind Resistance

Not known

Toxicity

Not known

Nematode Tolerance

Not known

Appearance

What will it look like as it grows?

Plant Type

  • Shrubs - Large

Plant Shape

  • Upright

Leaf Persistence

Sweet Pepperbush is Deciduous

Spread

4-8 feet

Height

4-8 feet

Growth Rate

Moderate

Leaf Size

Medium

Leaf Texture

Medium

Flower Size

N/A

Flower Month

  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November

Flower Color

  • White

Additional Detail

Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies, pollinators

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