Clethra cavaleriei

Seldom offered species from China. This plant grows to about 2,5 m. The flower colour is white. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is May - June.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Oertijdmuseum Boxtel

Date taken : 24.08.2012

Common name : White alder

Family : Clethraceae

© first picture : Georg Ajtay

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 2 and 3 meter
width approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : flowers scented lightly
flowering period : may - june
hardiness : hardy
special feature spectacular autumn colours