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Fothergilla gardenii

Family Hamamelidaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.5 - 1.8 m (1.5 - 6 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 2.4 m (2 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The deciduous shrub Fothergilla gardenii (dwarf fothergilla) bears showy, white and fragrant blooms during early spring to late spring. The showy matte foliage is medium green in colour and coarse in texture. Fothergilla gardenii (dwarf fothergilla) has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Fothergilla gardenii (dwarf fothergilla) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Bog, border, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Fothergilla gardenii is tolerant of wet sites. In autumn, Fothergilla gardenii is alight with fall colour.