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Fothergilla major

Fothergilla major
Mountain Witch Alder

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A lovely bush that remains a modest size with decorative qualities which vary throughout the seasons. An original way to complement your heathland beds.
Flower size
30 cm
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Fothergilla major is a beautiful spring flowering bush, covered in spring with bristly white pom-pom flowers which are pleasantly scented.

 

Originally from North America, Fothergilla major forms a small shrub with an ovate habit, reaching 2m (6 ft 7 in) in height and 1.50m (4 ft 11 in) in width. Its foliage is green and glossy in summer, turning beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow in autumn. Its decorative qualities vary throughout the seasons. It will bring a nice touch of brightness in the spring.

Slow-growing and small in size, it is the perfect shrub for small gardens or for terrace pots.  Make sure to always keep this shrub moist and plant it in humus-rich soil. This plant does not like drought or limestone soil.  It will combine perfectly with heathers, Rhododendrons, Pierris, and other Kalmias.

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Fothergilla major (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to June
Flower size 30 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Flowering description Apetalous flower, long stamens, 8-14 mm (0.3-0.6 in), white, sometimes tinged with pink, in spreading clusters of 25-50 mm (1-2 in), fruit in non-decorative capsules that burst open.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Fothergilla

Species

major

Family

Hamamelidaceae

Other common names

Mountain Witch Alder

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference78162211

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Planting and care

Fothergilla major is a shrub that prefers acidic to neutral soil. Plant it in a suitable soil, avoiding limestone. Ensure that it remains adequately moist if you choose to plant it in pots. Avoid frost and keep in partial shade to maintain some coolness in the summer. Being a small shrub, it requires little to no pruning. However, if you wish to lighten its silhouette, do so sparingly and after flowering.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, humus-rich

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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