Clethra delavayi

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A large deciduous shrub to 4m tall, with arching shoots and blue-green leaves to 15cm long. Dense, horizontally held spikes of cup-shaped, fragrant white flowers are produced in midsummer

Scientific classification

Species: Clethra delavayi (Clethra delavayi)
Genus: Clethra
Family: Clethraceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Clethra delavayi pictures

Distribution of Clethra delavayi

Distribution map

W. China

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Clethra delavayi

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Clethra delavayi care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.