Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Clethraceae

Genus:

Clethra

Species:

Clethra alexandri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, birds

Fragrant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash