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
Bloom Season
April - May
Seasons
Spring
Fall
Specifications
Max Height: 3'
Max Spread: 4'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
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
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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