Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'

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Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'
Summer-Sweet; Sweet Pepperbush

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DERIVATION

Clethra	- From the Greek klethra, meaning alder
alnifolia	- resembling alder foliage (Alnus), Alnus is the ancient Latin name, alnus, alni, for the alder

FAMILY

Clethraceae (Clethra Family) Other Plants in the Clethra Family

HABIT

Shrub - clonal

RANGE

Cultivated

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

Pink (Rose-pink)

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 4 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun | Partial shade

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Attracts Butterflies

COMMON NAME(S)

Summer-Sweet | Sweet Pepperbush

Location Map for Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' (Summer-Sweet; Sweet Pepperbush)
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Individual Location for Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice':
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Map
Key

Accession
Number

Year

Location

112346*1

2011

Woodland Mosaic

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FLOWERING:
When Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' has been observed flowering
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