Dwarf Fothergilla
Shrub
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- Spring flowers have a sweet and spicy fragrance.
- Brilliant fall colors last until snow.
- Native and easy to grow.
- Zones 5-8, sun/part sun/shade, 3' tall x 4' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Fothergilla, alder, witch alder
Zone: 5 – 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 1.5-3′ tall x 2-4′ wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green; red and orange fall color
Season of interest: Spring through fall
Uses: Hedge, Edging, Landscaping, Wildlife gardens, Native plant gardens
How to Grow
Light: Sun/part sun/shade. Can grow in shade, but flowering will be sparse and plant will not provide as much coverage.
Water: Average, but make sure it has good drainage. Tolerates some dryness.
Spacing: 2-3 feet
Fertilizing: Not required. If more rapid growth is desired, apply an all-purpose fertilizer in spring.
Winterizing: Nothing special required, though a 2-3″ layer of mulch is beneficial.
Maintenance & pruning: Little pruning is required, but if you do wish to prune, do so immediately after flowering. Avoid cutting into thick stems unless removing them entirely, as they are slow to recover.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.