FOTHERGILLA gardenii

Commonly known as American witch hazel, Dwarf witch alder

White bottlebrush-like flowers and excellent autumn colour

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Fothergilla - Growing Guide

Estimated availability autumn 2021 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£37.50 each

Estimated availability autumn 2021

3 Litre

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Deciduous - dark-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long with toothed margins.
White
Height - 1m (39in)
Spread - 1m (39in)
Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - dense, bushy shrub with autumn colours of bright red, orange and yellow. Small flowers with filaments 2.5 (1in) long appear before the leaves
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Full sun - for more flowers and better autumn colour.
Partial shade
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none
Place of origin - southeastern USA.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Spikes - - cylindrical, terminal spikes to 4cm (1½in) long
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf margin - Serrate - see photos above
Leaf shape - Ovate - see photos above
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich.