How to Grow Fothergilla gardenii Plants in your Garden
Gardener's HQ Guide to Growing Dwarf Fothergilla
The Fothergilla gardenii plant is a slow growing shrub. There are two members in the genus, the other being Fothergilla major. The Alabama witch alder (Fothergilla monticola) is usually classified into the major genus.
These ornamental plants are usually grown both for their attractive spring flowers and their colorful autumn leaves.
Plants typically reach about three feet (90 cm) in height.
They carry small fragrant flowers on terminal spikes in the spring, and their dark green leaves turn a lovely color in the autumn, ranging from yellow through to bright red.
Quick Growing and Care Guide
Scientific Name:Fothergilla gardenii
Common Name (s): Dwarf fothergilla, Witch Alder, American wych hazel, Dwarf witchalder
Growing Zone (USA / UK Hardiness): 5 to 8 / H5
Plant Details
Life Cycle / Plant Type: Deciduous shrub. Compact and slow growing.