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FOTHERGILLA x intermedia 'Blue Shadow'
Commonly known as American witch hazel, Dwarf alder
A new introduction from the US with grey-blue summer foliage and rich red autumn colour. Grows to around 5-6 feet tall with a similar spread. Will tolerate sun or shade
£40.00 each
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousLeathery, broadly elliptic leaves to 10cm (4in) long turning orange-red in autumn
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Cream
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SpikesTo 5cm (2in) long
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Blue
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Serrate
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Elliptic
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, rounded shrub. Bottlebrush-like flowers appear before the leaves
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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.
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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) -
Scented flowersHoney-scented.
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Full sun
For more flowers and better autumn colour. -
Partial shade
For best early colour. -
Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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Fothergilla - Growing Guide
