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Bloom of the Day for February 16th, 2010:

Witch Alder
(Fothergilla monticola)

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Information:
Type of plant: Shrubs

Bloom color: White/Near White

Bloom time of year: Mid Spring

Sun requirements: Sun to Partial Shade

Cold hardiness: Zone 5a to Zone 8b

Height: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m), 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m), 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m), 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

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Kell wrote:
WOW Sue you have been a busy bee in my photos! Thanks! I love this tree! Is that not so pretty? And it is a big tree of it! Would be great as a centerpiece!

Kell wrote:
WOW Sue you have been a busy bee in my photos! Thanks! I love this tree! Is that not so pretty? And it is a big tree of it! Would be great as a centerpiece!

bootandall wrote:
stunning photos, just beautiful. thanks kell

Calif_Sue wrote:
LOL, hiccup Kell, posted that twice. I do know beautiful images worthy of BOTD when I see them. :-)

kniphofia wrote:
Beautiful shot, love the lichens!


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