Ruby Spice Clethra - Summersweet Size:3 gallon (Pickup Only) When you consider that Cherokee

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)

accept its quirks

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

The flowers also attract many specialized native bees

its bark develops the characteristic alligator-hide pattern of small

Ruby Spice Clethra - Summersweet Size:3 gallon (Pickup Only) When you consider that CherokeeClethra 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.