FOTHERGILLA major

(syn. Monticola) - white flowers before the leaves emerge, brilliant autumn colour

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Small £16.50 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

Large £30.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

3 - 5 Litre

Deciduous - glossy, dark-green leaves 7-12cm (3-5in) long turning brilliant red, orange and yellow in autumn.
White
Height - 2.5m (8ft)
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
Tall Shrub - upright shrub. Flowers appear with, or just 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 - 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.
Flower Shape - Spikes - - erect, terminal spikes 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf margin - Serrate - see photos above
Leaf shape - Obovate - see photos above
Orbicular
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 -
Spring
Summer
Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich