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Fothergilla major
Large Fothergilla, Witch Alder
| Two white flowering shrubs from the eastern United States. One is a 3 to 4 foot spreader, the other grows to 9 feet tall. Their leaves offer excellent orange and scarlet fall color. Honey-scented, bottle-brush shaped blooms open before leaves develop, creating a dramatic spring show. In hot, dry summer climates, needs partial shade and extra water. Plant in peaty soil. |
In spring, fragrant white flowers bloom, and in fall, leaves turn yellow to scarlet. Feed with acid fertilizer. Prune to rejuvenate old plants.
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Attributes - Fothergilla major
Plant Type: Shrub
Bloom Season: Mid Spring
Flower Color: White
Foliage: Evergreen
Height: 6 ft. to 10 ft.
Width: 8 ft.
Sunlight: Partial Sun
Climate: Zones 5, 6, 7, 8
Notes: Thrives in Acid Soil.
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Related Plants
Fothergilla gardenii, Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist', Fothergilla gardenii 'Mt. Airy'
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