| 1–3 | — | $49.00 ea |
|---|---|---|
| 4-9 | 5% off | $46.55 ea |
| 10-15 | 15% off | $41.65 ea |
| 16-23 | 25% off | $36.75 ea |
| 24+ | 35% off | $31.85 ea |
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Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'
Choose Hummingbird Summersweet for a compact native shrub with fragrant summer flowers in moist beds. The tradeoff: it is not your plant for dry soil or winter screening.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | The flower fragrance and late-season bloom are the main show, but the plant is quieter after flowering. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It fills in at a useful pace when the root zone stays evenly moist. |
| Maintenance | A- | It usually needs little shaping beyond removing dead wood or keeping the base from getting crowded. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A | Its compact, bushy habit works well where larger native shrubs would crowd a walkway or foundation. |
| Screening Value | D | It is deciduous and compact, so it should not be counted on for privacy. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Hummingbird Summersweet where the soil is not bone-dry and the customer wants fragrance, pollinators, and a native shrub that stays manageable.
| Mature Height | 3.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 4 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-9a |
| Spacing | 3.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to wet |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded, suckering |
Yes, the white summer flowers have a noticeable sweet fragrance.
Yes, it is a good fit for rain garden edges and moisture-holding beds.
No, it drops its leaves in fall and should not be used as a winter screen.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31108
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They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
