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mountain witch alder Monticola Group

Fothergilla major Monticola Group

Genus: Fothergilla
Family: Hamamelidaceae

About this plant

Monticola Group contains plants that are lower growing than the species itself, F. major. Conspicuous white flower clusters emerge before the leaves which are green through spring and summer before turning brilliant colours in autumn

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a humus-rich, moist but well-drained acid soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer under mist or air layering in summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years