Species: Fothergilla major
(foth-er-gil'ah may'jor)
Large Fothergilla
Found on Course Walks
None Listed
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
This species has several cultivars though many are rare. Some are occasionally listed as Fothergilla x intermedia (F. gardenii x F. major) cultivars.
'Arkansas Beauty', 'Black Mountain', 'Feist Red', 'Huntsman', 'Mount Airy'Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub 4 to 8 feet
6' - 10' (spread slightly less)
Deciduous
rounded, multi-stem shrub
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
5b
Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)
blue-green leaves turn yellow/orange/scarlet in fall; white fragrant bottlebrush flowers in April/May
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
trouble-free
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
transplant easily from container
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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