Clethra Alnifolia - Summersweet Native it also boasts the more

it also boasts the more rounded “petals” of the latter

upright form and sturdy

Groundcover habit

Female plants produce an abundance of gray/green berries that are eaten by birds and other wildlife

Clethra Alnifolia - Summersweet Native it also boasts the moreSlow to medium growing shrub that is blanketed with extremely fragrant white flowers in late summer. Green foliage changes to shades of yellow in fall. Native to Long Island & Northeast. Typically found in wet, swampy sites and seashores. Beautiful shrub. Additional Information: Latin Name: Clethra alnifolia Plant Type: Shrub Shrub Type: Deciduous Exposure: Part to Full Sun Deer Resistant: Yes Mature Height: 3 6 ft Mature Width: 3 5 Ft Habit: Upright