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The aromatic flowers on this dwarf shrub are redolent of honey. It is a plant of multi-season interest with its brilliant fall foliage and unique branching.

Latin Name

Fothergilla gardenii


Family

Hamamelidaceae


Also Known As

Dwarf Fothergilla Witch Alder


Type of Plant

Shrubs Shrubs

Bloom Season

April - May

Seasons

Spring Spring
Fall Fall

Specifications

Max height Max Height: 3'
Max spread Max Spread: 4'

Uses

  • Flower Border
  • Naturalize

  • Sunlight Exposure

    Full Sun Full Sun
    Part Shade Part Shade

    Colors


    Native Range

    Southeastern United States


    History

    Its name honors Alexander Garden, a Scottish physician and plant enthusiast, who took up residence in Charleston, South Carolina in 1752 and first discovered and introduced Fothergilla gardenii to England.


    Other Details

    Pollinator Pollinator

    Planted at Mount Vernon

    Planted at Mount Vernon Upper Garden

  • Upper Garden

  • Hardiness Zones

    5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b USDA basemap

    Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005

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