Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'
Sixteen Candles Summersweet Clethra

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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Fragrant flowers smelling sweet
 Foliage Notes:
Dark green that turns golden brown in the fall
 Fruit Notes:
Brown seed pods that persist into the winter
 Ultimate Height:
4-5 feet tall feet
 Ultimate Spread:
2-3 feet feet
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2 Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles' found

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= Heritage plant = Memorial plant
Number Accession ID Location
12025_00027*AHORT
22025_00027*BHORT

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