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BLUE SHADOW WITCH ALDER
Fothergilla major
'Blue Shadow'
PP15490 Plant propagation prohibited
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3 gallon Potted
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Eco gallon Potted
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2 gallon Potted
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Root Pouch 3 gallon
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Grown in Root Pouch®.
List Price $85.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 5-8 · Mature Height: 4-6 Feet · Mature Spread: 4-6 Feet
Buy Blue Shadow Witch Alder online. Ivory white flowers are honey scented and appear in feather like filaments at the ends of the branches in April-May. Summer foliage is an icy bluish-green. An outstanding autumn display of rich yellow, red and orange lasts several weeks, usually coming on in late October to November. 'Blue Shadow' is a medium-sized deciduous shrub and easily adapts to sun or partial shade. It is tolerant to a wide range of soil and environmental conditions, needs little pruning and has no major disease or insect problems.
Family: Hamamelidaceae · Common Name: Witch Alder
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
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BLUE SHADOW WITCH ALDER Plant Characteristics
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Low Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | White |
Flower Type*
| • | Fragrant |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Shrub |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Moist |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Spring Flowering |
| • | Summer |
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BLUE SHADOW WITCH ALDER Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Fothergilla is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
Interesting Notes About BLUE SHADOW WITCH ALDER
The most alluring aspect is the striking display of large blue-gray leaves, which develop and intensify as the foliage matures
LINDA - Jun 15, 2018
Illinois (Hardiness Zone: 5)
Phoenix - May 17, 2020
Tonawanda, New York (Hardiness Zone: 4)
A beautiful shrub that should be planted more widely for spring flowers, unusual soft round blue-green leaves and gorgeous fall foliage. Sooner's customer service is the best! They promptly answered my questions and were very kind.