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Witch-Alder

Fothergilla Major

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Overview

Fothergilla major, or Witch-Alder, is a deciduous shrub native to the Southeastern US, adding multi-season interest with its fragrant, bottlebrush-like flowers spanning 1-3 inches in spring. This upright grower reaches a mature size of 6-10 feet tall and wide, featuring summer green foliage transforming to stunning shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained acidic soil. USDA zones 5-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — shrub for full or half; where its seasonal changes can be fully appreciated by the discerning gardener
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — making it a splendid addition to any temperate landscape designWitch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — where its seasonal changes can be fully appreciated by the discerning gardener; shrub for full or halfWitch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — consider placing Fothergilla major as a focal point in mixed borders or as part of foundation plantingsWitch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — featuring summer green foliage transforming to stunning shades of yellow; is a deciduous shrub known for its multi-seasonWitch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — adding multi-season interest with its fragrant; suggesting a naturally rounded and mounded form.<br><br>In the springWitch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — adding multi-season interest with its fragrant+72

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
6–10 Ft.
Mature width
6–10 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — shrub for full or half; where its seasonal changes can be fully appreciated by the discerning gardener
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — making it a splendid addition to any temperate landscape design
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — where its seasonal changes can be fully appreciated by the discerning gardener; shrub for full or half
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — consider placing Fothergilla major as a focal point in mixed borders or as part of foundation plantings
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — featuring summer green foliage transforming to stunning shades of yellow; is a deciduous shrub known for its multi-season
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — adding multi-season interest with its fragrant; suggesting a naturally rounded and mounded form.<br><br>In the spring
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — adding multi-season interest with its fragrant
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — is a deciduous shrub known for its multi-season interest
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — This North American native typically achieves a mature height of 6 to 10 feet with a similar spread; the plant is hardy in
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — This North American native typically achieves a mature height of 6 to 10 feet with a similar spread
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — shrub with white blooms
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — These eye-catching white blooms
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — featuring summer green foliage transforming to stunning shades of yellow; is a deciduous shrub known for its, image 53
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — around 1 to 3 inches in length; shrub with white blooms
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained acidic soil
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — It is quite versatile, resistant to most pests and diseases, and requires minimal pruning
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — setting a striking contrast against the bare branches; these eye-catching white blooms
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — shrub for full or half
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — bottlebrush-like flowers spanning 1-3 inches in spring; it is quite versatile, resistant to most pests and diseases, and
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — shrub with white blooms; around 1 to 3 inches in length
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — This North American native typically achieves a mature height of 6 to 10 feet with a similar spread; the plant is, image 58
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — white flowers in the garden
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — suggesting a naturally rounded and mounded form.<br><br>In the spring; adding multi-season interest with its, image 59
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — The plant is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8, making it suitable for a variety of landscapes
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