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Fothergilla gardenii - Fall Color

Fothergilla gardenii

Fothergilla - Dwarf

Dwarf Fothergilla has white fragrant bottlebrush flowers in April and May and they are especially showy since they appear before the foliage.  Fall foliage of Fothergilla gardenii is yellow, orange and red. It is wet site tolerant, but also does well in dryer woodland sites.  Plants may spread by root suckers.   Bees, and other pollinators are attracted to this native shrub.  The shrub is named for John Fothergill, British physician and botanist.

Height

3 Feet

Spread

3 Feet

Bloom Color

White

USDA Hardiness Zone

5
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
Deer Resistant
Fall Color - Attractive
Fragrant - Flower
Native
Native - Straight Species
Soil Conditions
Average
Moist
Bloom Time
Spring
Exposure
Full Shade
Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
Sun
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Pollinators
Tolerance
Black Walnut Tolerant
Dry Shade Tolerant
Wet Site Tolerant
Foliage Color
Green
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