This upright rounded deciduous shrub has ascending branches with heart-shaped glossy dark green leaves that turn yellow, orange to red during autumn. The white fragrant bottlebrush-like flowers appear during late spring, before or with the leaves.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Fothergilla major is naturally found in south eastern USA from Virginia to south Carolina growing in moist well drained acid soils. It prefers a sunny to semi shaded open position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

Mountain Witch Hazel is a hardy shrub that is grown for its fragrant flowers and autumn foliage colour. It is used in shrub borders or as a specimen plant in parks and gardens. It will establish in 3 to 5 years preferring cool moist positions and tolerates some shade. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions. ID 1680

Fothergilla (fo-tha-GIL-ah) major (MAY-jah)

Hamamelidaceae (hama-mel-DAY-see-ee)