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| Identification |
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Genus
Fothergilla
Species
major
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
mountain witchalder
large fothergilla
Family
HAMAMELIDACEAE
Specimen number
S11751
Data source
HtZn p115;Frgnt p123
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
6' - 10'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Fothergilla major has an attractive autumn display of leaves. Mountain witch alder (also known as large fothergilla) has flowers that are strongly perfume scented. This is an insect resistant variety. This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does well in moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
yes
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
yes
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
fall foliage
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
the whole inflorescence is fragrant
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Fothergilla major most likely originates from the Allegheny Mountains.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Fothergilla major is a woody perennial. Flowers: Mountain witch alder (locally known in some parts as large fothergilla) has bottle brush like flowers. The flowers are usually a white color.
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