Ruby Spice Clethra - Summersweet Size:3 gallon (Pickup Only) its bark develops the characteristic

its bark develops the characteristic alligator-hide pattern of small

When you consider that Cherokee Princess blooms begin appearing when the tree is just 2-3 years old (compared to the typical 5-7 year wait for seedling dogwoods)

The blooms of the "Bonfire Red" are followed by deep red leaves that stay that color all summer long

The flowers also attract many specialized native bees

Although this tree is not a native oak its abundant production of fall acorn is popular with wildlife

Ruby Spice Clethra - Summersweet Size:3 gallon (Pickup Only) its bark develops the characteristicClethra is an interesting and fun native shrub that is useful in a number of circumstances due to its tolerance of shade and wet conditions. It grows to around 3 4 ft. tall wide and in late summer it transforms with bunches of upright 2 6" inch panicle flowers, which butterflies and pollinators love.