Sweet Pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia)
Height, Spread: 5-10 ft, 4-6 ft
Water/Soil: Moist, well-drained, occasionally dry or wet, clay, sand, loam, high organic matter
Light: Full sun-part shade, prefers part shade
Bloom: Summer, pink or white flowers packed densely on spikes
Native Range: Eastern North America
Qualities: Attractive to pollinators, Wildlife resource, Shade loving, Moderately deer-resistant, NC Native
Notes: Deciduous shrub commonly found in wetlands and moist sandy woods. High quality nectar is enjoyed by many pollinators and fruits are eaten by birds and small mammals. Best used as a border shrub or as a privacy screen in moist shady areas. Can also be used for erosion control on pond shores.
