Fothergilla

A North American native, fothergilla deserves a place in every shade garden for its honey-sweet brushy blooms, fiery fall foliage, and open airy habit. The tangled branch structure intrigues in winter landscapes. Easy to care for, fothergilla requires no pruning. The leathery leaves have lighter undersides and turn to shades of red, orange and bright yellow in fall.

Light:

Sun

Zones:

5-9

Plant Type:

Shrub

Plant Height:

3-8 feet tall, depending on species

Plant Width:

3-6 feet wide, depending on species

Landscape Uses:

Containers, Beds & Borders

Special Features:

Flowers, Attractive Foliage, Fragrant, Fall Color, Winter Interest

Top Varieties

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Beaver Creek fothergilla

(Fothergilla gardenii 'Beaver Creek') is a compact, neatly mounded selection that grows 4 feet tall and wide. Zones 5-8
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Dwarf fothergilla

(Fothergilla gardenii) is a mounding type that grows 3 feet tall, making it perfect for a low hedge or edging plant. It's native to areas of North America. Zones 5-9
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Large fothergilla

(Fothergilla major) is a great background shrub for the shade garden that grows 8 feet tall and wide. It's native to areas of North America. Zones 5-9
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Blue Shadow fothergilla

(Fothergilla major 'Blue Shadow') sports steely blue foliage, for a cool contrast with bright green and gold-leafed plants. It rises to 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Zones 5-8
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