A terrific landscape shrub that is native to the Allegheny mountains and south. It has a midly fragrant white bottlebush flower from April to early May and spectacular fall coloration of orange, red and yellow.
To date, not predated by deer or insects, aside from very minimal munching.
Can range from 6-10 feet but dwarf forms (Fothergilla ‘Gardenii’) max at about 3 feet.
Fothergilla gardenii ‘Blue Mist’ has interesting frosty blue-green foliage in summer, but may have diminished fall color of the parent specias and other dwarfs.
Likes moist, somewhat protected location where it is protected from strong afernoon sun. Pollinators and early butterflies love Fothergilla.
