Japanese clethra

How to Grow and Care for Japanese clethra

Japanese clethra · Clethra barbinervis

Grow in fertile humus-rich moist but well-drained acid soil, best in part or dappled shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Japanese clethra

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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Care Tips

Grow in fertile humus-rich moist but well-drained acid soil, best in part or dappled shade

How to Water Japanese clethra?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Japanese clethra?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Japanese clethra?

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What Soil Is Best for Japanese clethra?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Japanese clethra?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Japanese clethra?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune Japanese clethra?

Cut flowered growth back to strong young shoots below, removing up to a fifth of old stems near the base each year. Prune immediately after flowering.

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How to Propagate Japanese clethra?

Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings

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How to Transplant Japanese clethra?

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How to Care for Japanese clethra in Winter?

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How to Plant Japanese clethra?

Grow in fertile humus-rich moist but well-drained acid soil, best in part or dappled shade

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How to Repot Japanese clethra?

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How to Harvest Japanese clethra?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Japanese clethra

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Attributes of Japanese clethra

Plant typeShrubs
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginEastern China to Japan

Scientific Classification

Species
Clethra barbinervis
Genus
Clethra
Family
Clethraceae
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