Clethra alnifolia 'Caleb'--PP21589 Vanilla Spice®

Reportedly a more compact Summersweet cultivar with larger flowers. A deciduous shrub with white fragrant flowers native to eastern North America that blooms in late summer (July-August).

It will reach 3 to 6 feet high and just as wide. Plant in full sun to part shade in consistently moist, acidic and sandy soils. It will tolerate clay soils and full shade.

The word "clethra" comes from the Greek klethra, which means 'alder', so named for the resemblance to its leaves.

**Note: the 10 quarts cannot be shipped due to their size**

Growth rate, habit:

Mature size: 3 to 6 ft high and wide

Soil/water: acidic, sandy/consistently most

Cold hardiness temperature:

Light: full sun to part shade

Blooms:

Features: can tolerate clay soils as well as full shade

Special considerations: a compact cultivar