Dwarf Witchalder
Fothergilla gardenii
Slow-growing deciduous dwarf, ornamental shrub that has a compact, rounded habit. Flowers are aromatic and 1-2 inches long in dense bottlebrush-like spikes. Leaves often turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall. Native to the Southeastern U.S., however, does well in the Northeast including Rockland.
Height: 1 ½ to 3 feet
Pot size: 2 gal
Bloom time: April to May
Light: Full sun to part shade
Moisture: Average
Attracts: Pollinators
Deer Resistance: Yes
Fothergilla gardenii
Slow-growing deciduous dwarf, ornamental shrub that has a compact, rounded habit. Flowers are aromatic and 1-2 inches long in dense bottlebrush-like spikes. Leaves often turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall. Native to the Southeastern U.S., however, does well in the Northeast including Rockland.
Height: 1 ½ to 3 feet
Pot size: 2 gal
Bloom time: April to May
Light: Full sun to part shade
Moisture: Average
Attracts: Pollinators
Deer Resistance: Yes
Fothergilla gardenii
Slow-growing deciduous dwarf, ornamental shrub that has a compact, rounded habit. Flowers are aromatic and 1-2 inches long in dense bottlebrush-like spikes. Leaves often turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall. Native to the Southeastern U.S., however, does well in the Northeast including Rockland.
Height: 1 ½ to 3 feet
Pot size: 2 gal
Bloom time: April to May
Light: Full sun to part shade
Moisture: Average
Attracts: Pollinators
Deer Resistance: Yes