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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

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) — consider placing Fothergilla major as a focal point in mixed borders or as part of foundation plantings; and deep
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — Witch-Alder garners attention with its profusion of fragrant
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — is a deciduous shrub known for its multi-season interest; featuring summer green foliage transforming to stunning shades of
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — bottlebrush-like flowers spanning 1-3 inches in spring; it is quite versatile, resistant to most pests and, image 51
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — Witch-Alder garners attention with its profusion of fragrant; making it a splendid addition to any temperate landscape design
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — and deep red.<br><br>Witch-Alder grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers acidic; consider placing Fothergilla
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — is a deciduous shrub known for its multi-season interest; featuring summer green foliage transforming to stunning, image 56
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — is a deciduous shrub native to the Southeastern US; this upright grower reaches a mature size of 6-10 feet tall and wide
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — suggesting a naturally rounded and mounded form.<br><br>In the spring
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — and deep red.<br><br>Witch-Alder grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers acidic
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — making it a splendid addition to any temperate landscape design; witch-Alder garners attention with its profusion of fragrant
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — This upright grower reaches a mature size of 6-10 feet tall and wide; is a deciduous shrub native to the Southeastern US
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — commonly referred to as Witch-Alder or Large Fothergilla; white flowers in the garden, image 55
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — It is quite versatile, resistant to most pests and diseases, and requires minimal pruning; bottlebrush-like flowers spanning
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — commonly referred to as Witch-Alder or Large Fothergilla
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — appear before the foliage in April to May; prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained acidic soil
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained acidic soil; appear before the foliage in April to May
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — commonly referred to as Witch-Alder or Large Fothergilla; white flowers in the garden
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — bottlebrush-like flowers spanning 1-3 inches in spring
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — These eye-catching white blooms; setting a striking contrast against the bare branches
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — suggesting a naturally rounded and mounded form.<br><br>In the spring; adding multi-season interest with its fragrant
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — This upright grower reaches a mature size of 6-10 feet tall and wide; is a deciduous shrub native to the, image 52
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — is a deciduous shrub native to the Southeastern US
Witch-Alder (Fothergilla Major) — is a deciduous shrub native to the Southeastern US; this upright grower reaches a mature size of 6-10 feet tall, image 49
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