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Dwarf Forthergilla

Fothergilla Gardenii

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Overview

Dwarf Fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii) is a deciduous shrub, featuring fragrant, bottlebrush-like, white blooms in spring. Reaching 2-3 feet tall and just as wide, it is a compact choice for small gardens. Notable for its superb fall foliage showing in hues of orange, red, and yellow. Thrives in part shade to full sun and prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Zones 5-8. Low maintenance, it offers multi-season interest.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–7Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — Thrives in part shade to full sun and prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soil
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — creating an eye-catching display against the bare branchesDwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — demonstrating a robust tolerance for different conditionsDwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — Fothergilla gardenii requires minimal pruningDwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — offering year-round interest from its spring blooms to its autumnal leaf display; shrub for half or shadeDwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — primarily for shaping or removing any damaged wood; dwarf Fothergilla can serve as an exquisite foreground plant orDwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — shrub for half or shade+48

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–7

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — Thrives in part shade to full sun and prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soil
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — creating an eye-catching display against the bare branches
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — demonstrating a robust tolerance for different conditions
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — Fothergilla gardenii requires minimal pruning
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — offering year-round interest from its spring blooms to its autumnal leaf display; shrub for half or shade
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — primarily for shaping or removing any damaged wood; dwarf Fothergilla can serve as an exquisite foreground plant or
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — shrub for half or shade
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — slow-growing species typically reaches 2 to 3 feet in height with a similar spread; white flowers in the garden
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — Low maintenance, it offers multi-season interest
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — white flowers in the garden
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — Dwarf Fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii) is a deciduous shrub; thrives in part shade to full sun and prefers
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — Reaching 2-3 feet tall and just as wide, it is a compact choice for small gardens
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — slow-growing species typically reaches 2 to 3 feet in height with a similar spread
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — acidic soils with good drainage; reaching 2-3 feet tall and just as wide, it is a compact choice for small gardens
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — deciduous shrub that enhances the landscape with its multitude of seasonal interests
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — making it a readily manageable option for gardeners of all skill levels.<br><br>In a landscape design
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — the Dwarf Fothergilla truly shines as its foliage transitions into a stunning display of yellows
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — Notable for its superb fall foliage showing in hues of orange, red, and yellow; it's pest-resistant and generally
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — the Dwarf Fothergilla is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8; low maintenance, it offers multi-season interest
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — shrub for half or shade; offering year-round interest from its spring blooms to its autumnal leaf display
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — adding a warm palette to the cooling landscape.<br><br>Maintenance-wise; deciduous shrub that enhances the
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — bottlebrush-like white blooms which appear before the foliage; demonstrating a robust tolerance for different
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — deciduous shrub that enhances the landscape with its multitude of seasonal interests; adding a warm palette to the
Dwarf Forthergilla (Fothergilla Gardenii) — the Dwarf Fothergilla truly shines as its foliage transitions into a stunning display of yellows; shrub with white
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