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Clethra acuminata - Mountain Sweetpepperbush Seed - Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.

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Clethra acuminataClethra acuminata

Cinnamon Clethra, Mountain Pepperbush, Mountain Sweet Pepper Bush, Mountain Sweetpepperbush

In Stock: 0.054 lb (Total:0.054lb)

Clethra acuminata

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Germination:

40%

Germination test:

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Purity:

50%

Seeds per lb:

3,500,000

Quantity:

0.05 lb

Collected in:

West Virginia

Crop year:

2013

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1819801

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep moist

Discover the beauty of the Clethra acuminata, also known as the Cinnamon Clethra, Mountain Pepperbush, or Mountain Sweetpepperbush. This large shrub boasts attractive red-brown bark and white flowers in midsummer, followed by yellow-orange fall color. Native to the southeast U.S., it can reach a height of up to 6 meters and is commonly found in deciduous forests at elevations of 500-1400 meters. The acuminate leaves have teeth along the margins, and the solitary white flowers are a good source of nectar for butterflies. This plant is adaptable to shade but will bloom better with a few hours of direct sunlight. An excellent choice for small properties, it can usually be pruned into a tree form, accenting the beautiful bark. Find out more about this attractive landscape plant on our website.