Blue Shadow Fothergilla
Fothergilla major 'Blue Shadow'
Dramatic glaucous blue leaves, like faded jeans; showy white “bottle-brush” flowers appear in spring at the ends of the bare branches, spectacular fall colors and dense, rounded habit; prefers light acidic soils; all-purpose landscape plant
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Landscape Qualities
Blue Shadow Fothergilla is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
Planting and Growing
and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more., Blue Shadow Fothergilla will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front
and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selection of a native North American species., but has a definite preference for acidic soils, but will die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil type, This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Keep moisture level moist
Mature Size 6'Hx6'W
Flowers are white with strong fragrance
Flowers in mid spring
Fall color scarlet
Zone 4b
Likes well drained soil
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