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Hummingbird Summersweet

Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird'

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Overview

The Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' is a compact, deciduous shrub reaching 3-4 feet tall and wide, renowned for its abundant, fragrant white blooms that attract hummingbirds in summer. Prefers full sun to part shade and thrives in moist, well-drained soil. The dark green foliage turns yellow in the fall, adding seasonal interest. Ideal for small gardens and border fronts, it's a versatile addition to any landscape design. USDA zones 4-9.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater HighZones 3–9Type Shrub
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird') — The Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' is a compact
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird') — renowned for its abundantHummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird') — deciduous shrub reaching 3-4 feet tall and wideHummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird') — This deciduous shrub is a compact cultivarHummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird') — typically reaching a mature height of 3 to 4 feet and spreading out to a similar width of 3 to 4Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird') — Ideal for small gardens and border fronts, it's a versatile addition to any landscape designHummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird') — commonly referred to as Hummingbird Summersweet+3

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
2–4 Ft.
Mature width
3–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Clethraceae

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Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird') — The Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' is a compact
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird') — renowned for its abundant
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird') — deciduous shrub reaching 3-4 feet tall and wide
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird') — This deciduous shrub is a compact cultivar
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird') — typically reaching a mature height of 3 to 4 feet and spreading out to a similar width of 3 to 4
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird') — Ideal for small gardens and border fronts, it's a versatile addition to any landscape design
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird') — commonly referred to as Hummingbird Summersweet
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird') — The dark green foliage turns yellow in the fall, adding seasonal interest
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird') — fragrant white blooms that attract hummingbirds in summer
Hummingbird Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia 'Hummingbird') — Prefers full sun to part shade and thrives in moist, well-drained soil
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