Fothergilla × intermedia 'Blue Shadow'
Blue Shadow Fothergilla

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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Showy white bottlebrush flowers; blooms from April to May
 Foliage Notes:
Green leaves emerge in spring and turn bluish as they mature throughout summer; appreciable orange-red-yellow fall color
 Ultimate Height:
4-6 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
4-6 feet
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 Soil Notes:
Prefers moist, acidic, humusy, organically rich, sharply-drained soils
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  Special Characteristics:
  • Border 389
  • Groupings 205
  • Hedge 269
  • Naturalizing 110
  • Specimen 622
  • Colorful Leaves 17
  • Fall Color 226
  • Fragrant Flowers 188
  • Showy Flowers 50

    • 2 Fothergilla × intermedia 'Blue Shadow' found

    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12022_00029*AHORT
    22022_00313*AHORT

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