Dwarf Fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii)
$40.00
Categories: Bird Habitat | Pollinator-friendly | Wildlife | Moist Site | Mesic Site
Dwarf Fothergilla, also known as Dwarf Witch-alder, is a compact, deciduous shrub in the witchhazel family (Hamamelidaceae). This native ornamental is prized for its fragrant spring blooms, compact size, and exceptional fall color, making it a standout for smaller landscapes and naturalized plantings.
Growing 1.5–3 feet tall and 2–4 feet wide, this slow-growing shrub forms a dense, mounded habit that works well in foundations, borders, mass plantings, and low hedges. Thick blue-green foliage provides season-long interest before turning vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall.
Dwarf Fothergilla performs best in moist, acidic, well-drained soils and thrives in full sun to part shade. While adaptable to sandy soils, it should be avoided in heavy or poorly drained sites. Once established, it is low maintenance and can slowly spread by root suckers to form attractive colonies.
Native to the southeastern United States, Dwarf Fothergilla brings multi-season interest and compact structure to landscapes, making it a strong choice for native plantings, woodland gardens, and smaller spaces.
NATIVE RANGE
Map courtesy of the USDA-NRCS Plant Database.
All photos courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden
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Additional information
| Scientific Name | Fothergilla gardenii |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.5-3' |
| Spread | 2-4' |
| Foliage | blue-green to green |
| Fall color | yellow, orange and red |
| Zone | Zone: 5-8 |
| Native To |
