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Blue Shadow Fothergilla

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Plant Information
Common Name Blue Shadow Fothergilla
Botanical Name Fothergilla major 'Blue Shadow'
Description
Plant Type Shrub
Mature Height 4 to 5 ft
Mature Width 4 to 5 ft
Growth Habit Rounded
Bloom Color White
Bloom Interest Showy,Fragrant
Bloom Period April to May
Seasonal Interest Spring
Foliage Color Blue
Foliage Type Simple
Fall Color Yellow, Orange, Red
Attracts Butterflies No
Attracts Birds No
Notes Does not tolerate waterlogged soil. Symptoms are dying leaves and brown spots.
Care
Sun Exposure Full Sun, Partial Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone 5 to 8
Zoned for KC Region Yes
Water Preference Moist,Well-drained
Maintenance Level Low
Cost Moderate
Watering Notes Assuming fothergilla is in well-drained soil, keep it consistantly moist, best done with slow soaks and mulch.
Fertilize Notes Fertilize every other year in spring before bud break and in late summer with an acid-based fertilizer.
Prune Notes Prune in late spring or early summer after bloom. It requires little pruning. In the winter, crossing or broken branches can be removed.