Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Clethra barbinervus

  • Common Name - Japanese clethra
  • Botanical Name - Clethra barbinervus
  • Family - Clethraceae
  • Leaf - simple, pinnate veins, elliptical shape, acute apex, finely serate
  • Flower - raceme inflorescence, flagrant white flower, July - August
  • Bud - alternative
  • Bark - paper, exfoliating 
  • Habit - arboresecent shrub, upright
  • Form - vase, upright, round in maturity 
  • Size - 120-144 inches
  • Culture - moist soil, full sun
  • Notes - attracts bees & pollinating insects

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