Japanese clethra
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A deciduous large shrub with attractive bark and obovate leaves to 12cm in length, turning red and orange in autumn. Small fragrant white flowers are borne in clustered racemes in late summer and autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Japanese clethra (Clethra barbinervis)
- Genus
- Clethra
- Family
- Clethraceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Japanese clethra
Distribution map
Eastern China to Japan
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Japanese clethra
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Japanese clethra care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningCut 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.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile humus-rich moist but well-drained acid soil, best in part or dappled shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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