Fothergilla major

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Width
1 to 3 m
Flower colour
white
Flowering Time
April, May
Light/shadow demands
light shade, no direct sunlight, semi-shade, sun
pH-Value
acidic, neutral, slightly acidic
Soil
humos, loamy, sandy-loamy, all substrates
Fragrant
Fothergilla major
Characteristics:
Habit
An upright, domed normal shrub with 1.5-2.5 (3) m tall and wide; many shoots, twigs somewhat  slow-growing, 15-25 cm a year
Blossom
Attractive flower spikes like bottle-brushes before leaves shoot, end of April to beginning of May, persistent, initially greenish white, then cream-white, spicy fragrance of honey
Leaves
Like alders, leathery, pale green; persistent flaming orange-yellow to scarlet from end of September; some of the most beautiful autumn colours
Fruits
Inconspicuous
Demands
Sun to semi-shade, unique colours in the sun; avoids heat and drought, frost hardy; for cool, humid areas
Soil
Acidic-humic, fresh or moist soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7a  
Bee pasture/nectar
No
Synonyms
F. monticola
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Product Nr Options Price (plus 7% VAT)
SANA001249 3 x trp., rootballed, height 30-40 €45.00
SANA001250 3 x trp., rootballed, height 40-50 €55.00
SANA011217 3 x trp., rootballed, height 50-60 €75.00
SANA006644 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 60-80 €130.00
SANA006645 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 80-100 €190.00
SANA001251 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 100-125 €260.00
Product Nr Options Price (plus 7% VAT)
SANA001249 3 x trp., rootballed, height 30-40 €45.00
SANA001250 3 x trp., rootballed, height 40-50 €55.00
SANA011217 3 x trp., rootballed, height 50-60 €75.00
SANA006644 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 60-80 €130.00
SANA006645 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 80-100 €190.00
SANA001251 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 100-125 €260.00