Dwarf Witch Alder, Fothergilla gardenii

Bring four-season interest to your landscape with dwarf fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii), a compact native shrub with plenty of personality. In spring, fragrant, bottlebrush-like white flowers emerge before the foliage, creating an eye-catching display. Blue-green leaves stay attractive through summer before putting on a spectacular fall show in shades of yellow, orange, and scarlet.

With its naturally rounded, mounded form, dwarf fothergilla is ideal for foundation plantings, shrub borders, woodland gardens, mass plantings, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. Its manageable size also makes it a great choice for smaller gardens.

Beyond its beauty, fothergilla provides valuable habitat for wildlife. Spring flowers attract native bees and other pollinators, while its dense branching offers cover for birds and beneficial insects.

Easygoing, distinctive, and beautiful across multiple seasons, Fothergilla gardenii is a standout native shrub for gardeners who want year-round interest without a high-maintenance plant.

Key Features:

• White bottle-brush like flowers that smell like honey in the spring
• Blue-green foliage
• Dwarf growth habit
• Yellow-red-crimson fall color
  

Plant Details:
Height: 1.5-3' | Spread: 2-4'
Light: Part shade to full sun
Soil: Likes well-drained soil, can tolerate drought and periods of wet soil
Zones: 5-8