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FOTHERGILLA x intermedia 'Red Licorice'
Commonly known as American witch hazel, Dwarf alder
A wonderful new introduction with intense orange-red autumn colour and cream scented flowers
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - leathery, broadly elliptic leaves to 10cm (4in) long with attractive autumn colouring
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Cream -
Height - 1.5m (5ft) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - compact, rounded shrub. Bottlebrush-like flowers appear before the leaves
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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) -
Full sun - for more flowers and better autumn colour -
Partial shade - for best early colour -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none -
Place of origin - garden origin. USA. Bernheim Arboretum, Kentucky -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Spikes - - to 5cm (2in) long
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf margin - Serrate - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
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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 - - honey-scented
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
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Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich.
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Fothergilla - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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