Fothergilla major

North America.

Mountain witch alder is a bushy and upright growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 20 cm per year.

The deciduous leaves of the Mountain witch alders are medium green, ovate and alternate. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Mountain witch alder turns bright orange-red in autumn.

The white flowers of Mountain witch alder appear in spikes in May. These grow to around 2 - 5 cm and are strongly scented.

Fothergilla major is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

The Mountain witch alder has good frost hardiness.

Fothergilla major thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Solitary

The plant has a medium water requirement.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).