Sweet Pepperbush
Scientific Name
Clethra alnifolia
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
4a to 9b
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
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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
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies, pollinators
