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FOTHERGILLA major
Commonly known as American witch hazel, Dwarf alder
(syn. Monticola) - white flowers before the leaves emerge, brilliant autumn colour
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - rounded, glossy, dark-green leaves 7-12cm (3-5in) long turning brilliant red, orange and yellow in autumn.
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White -
Height - 2.5m (8ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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Tall Shrub - upright shrub. Flowers appear with, or just 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 - more flowers and better autumn colour in full sun -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none -
Place of origin - southeastern USA (Virginia to South Carolina) -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Spikes - - erect, terminal spikes 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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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 -
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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2.5m (8ft)
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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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