Ruby Spice Clethra - Summersweet Size:3 gallon (Pickup Only) Appalachian Spring's defining characteristic is

Appalachian Spring's defining characteristic is its complete resistance to dogwood anthracnose (Discula destructiva)—the devastating fungal disease that decimated wild dogwood populations across the eastern United States during the 1980s and 1990s

research strongly suggests the disease was introduced to North America along with imported kousa dogwoods

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

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

Ruby Spice Clethra - Summersweet Size:3 gallon (Pickup Only) Appalachian Spring's defining characteristic isClethra 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.