Dwarf Fothergilla

Fothergilla gardenii, Hamamelidaceae

Zones

5–8

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Shade (acceptable)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

4.5 – 6

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Japanese PierisPieris japonica

Pollinator Sharing

Mountain AndromedaPieris floribunda

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Northern Bush HoneysuckleDiervilla lonicera

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Giant Bird of ParadiseStrelitzia nicolai

Giant bird of paradise's large size creates heavy shade and root competition that can severely suppress growth of understory shrubs like dwarf fothergilla.

Uses

Functions

Ornamental

Common Questions

What zones does Dwarf Fothergilla grow in?

Dwarf Fothergilla grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Dwarf Fothergilla?

Good companions for Dwarf Fothergilla include Japanese Pieris, Mountain Andromeda, Northern Bush Honeysuckle.

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