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Similar Fothergilla, Fothergilla gardenii, Diervilla, Aesculus parviflora, Hamamelidaceae |
Fothergilla major
Fothergilla major (large witch alder, mountain witch alder) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Fothergilla, family Hamamelidaceae, that is native to woodland and swamps in the Allegheny Mountains of southeastern United States. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) with fragrant white bottlebrush flowers appearing along with, or before, the glossy leaves. The leaves often turn brilliant shades of red and orange in autumn.
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This plant is named for John Fothergill (physician). The Latin specific epithet major means "larger". It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
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