The Fothergilla major, also called Witch alder , is a flowering shrub Native to North America, this shrub is still relatively uncommon in our regions.
Description
Native to the southeastern United States. Fothergilla major belongs to the Hamamelidaceae family. This rare shrub is prized for its spring pom-pom-like flowers and its flamboyant autumn colours.
Mature height: 2 to 2.5 m
Mature spread: 1.5 to 2 m
Habit: Bushy, dense, rounded
Foliage: Deciduous; rounded, slightly toothed leaves, glossy green in spring, turning red, orange and yellow in autumn
Flowering period: April to June
Flowers: Creamy-white pom-poms made up of stamens only, honey-scented
Fruits: Discreet capsules
Hardiness: Down to -25 °C
Exposure: Sun or partial shade
Soil: Acidic, humus-rich, fresh, well-drained
Tolerance: Sensitive to lime; thrives in ericaceous soil
Season: Autumn or spring
Preparation: Mix ericaceous compost with organic matter; avoid heavy soils
Spacing: 1.5 to 2 m
At planting: Regular watering in fresh soil
At maturity: Moderate; maintain constant moisture in summer
When: After flowering if necessary
Advice: Light thinning only; avoid systematic pruning
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer or seed (slow germination).
Locations: Heath beds, informal hedges, specimen planting
Recommended companions:
Shrubs: Azalea, Enkianthus campanulatus
Perennials: Heuchera (copper and orange tones), Alpine Edelweiss
Sensitivity: Generally resistant
Prevention: Well-drained soil, avoid excess lime
Plant in acidic, moist soil, protect from scorching summer sun, mulch to retain moisture, enrich soil each spring with compost or ericaceous matter, prune lightly to preserve natural shape.
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The Fothergilla major, also called Witch alder , is a flowering shrub Native to North America, this shrub is still relatively uncommon in our regions.
