Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' 1 Bare Root Live Plant – 12+ Inch Summersweet

Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird', commonly called Summersweet or Sweet Pepper Bush, is a compact deciduous flowering shrub grown for its fragrant white flower clusters that appear in summer. This listing includes 1 live bare root plant, dug fresh when ordered.

Approx. 12+ inches tall at time of shipping. The seller describes this cultivar as dense and compact, with medium growth and medium water needs. It prefers organic, acidic soil and is listed for part-sun to shade conditions. The plant is supplied bare root rather than potted.

The seller states a hardiness range of -20 to -30°F and describes the plant as suitable for outdoor growing. USDA and U.S. Forest Service sources identify Clethra alnifolia as the species commonly known as summersweet/sweet pepperbush.

Quantity: 1 plant
Plant Form: Bare root
Shipping Size: Approx. 12+ inches tall at time of shipping
Flowers: White, fragrant
Watering: Medium
Condition: Live plant, dug up as ordered

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' bare root plant
• Approx. 12+ inches tall at time of shipping
• Dug fresh as ordered according to seller
• Compact, dense deciduous shrub
• Fragrant white flower clusters in summer
• Part-sun to shade light requirements
• Medium watering needs
• Seller recommends organic, acidic soil
• Seller-listed hardiness: -20 to -30°F
• Suitable for outdoor landscape planting

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 live Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' bare root plant
• No planter pot specified
• No soil included

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Summersweet / Sweet Pepper Bush
Scientific Name: Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: White flowers
Sunlight: Part-sun to shade; seller lists full shade and low sun
Soil: Organic, acidic soil preferred
Water: Medium
USDA Zone: Not specified by seller

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Clethra 'Hummingbird'?
The seller does not provide a USDA hardiness zone. The seller does state a hardiness range of approximately -20 to -30°F.

2. How much sunlight does Summersweet 'Hummingbird' need?
The seller lists part-sun to shade and specifically provides full shade and low sun as sunlight options.

3. How much water does Clethra 'Hummingbird' need?
The seller lists medium watering requirements.

4. What is the growth habit of Clethra 'Hummingbird'?
It is described as a compact, dense deciduous shrub with medium growth. The seller lists a mature size of 3–5 feet by 3–4 feet; mature height is not included in this listing description.

5. Can this Summersweet be grown in a container?
This listing is supplied as a bare root outdoor shrub, and the seller does not specify container suitability. It is presented primarily as an outdoor landscape plant.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.