Fothergilla major
ALABAMA FOTHERGILLA, MOUNTAIN WITCH ALDER
Hamamelidaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white & pink

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: mid green; yellow, orange & red in autumn
 
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Fothergilla major
ALABAMA FOTHERGILLA, MOUNTAIN WITCH ALDER
Hamamelidaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white & pink

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: mid green; yellow, orange & red in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage, mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: informal hedge, informal screen, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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