An upright shrub with glossy dark green leaves, turning brilliant red, orange, and yellow in autumn. Fragrant white, bottlebrush flowers borne before the leaves. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers March to June. Full Sun/Partial Shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Fothergilla major
An upright shrub with glossy dark green leaves, turning brilliant red, orange, and yellow in autumn. Fragrant white, bottlebrush flowers borne before the leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Fothergilla |
|---|---|
| Species | major |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full Sun/Partial Shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Hamamelidaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | March, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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