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Hamamelidaceae
Trees and shrubs
Fothergilla 'Blue Shadow'
Hardiness
Zone 4–8
Discover the plant
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Fothergilla major ‘Blue Shadow’ is a remarkable ornamental shrub known for its unique steel-blue foliage and exceptional multi-season decorative interest. It forms a dense, rounded, and well-structured bushy habit, ideal for beds, borders, and naturalistic gardens. In spring, before the leaves fully emerge, it produces cylindrical white flower spikes resembling bottle brushes, which are slightly fragrant and very attractive to pollinators. Its deciduous grey-blue foliage stands out clearly all summer, then ignites in autumn with a spectacular mix of flamboyant yellow, orange, and red. Hardy and well-suited to Quebec’s conditions, ‘Blue Shadow’ prefers acidic, well-drained soils and is an excellent choice for adding texture, color, and refinement to the garden.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Light in spring, acidic soil
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorSteel blue → yellow, orange, and red in autumn
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingDry, unadorned capsules
Maximum height6.5–8 ft (2–2.5 m)
Maximum width6.5–8 ft (2–2.5 m)
Growth rateSlow to moderate
Hardiness zoneZone 4–8
Minimum temperature-34°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
