Shrubs

Fothergilla gardenii

Dwarf fothergilla

Dwarf fothergilla. Representative plant

Honey-scented white bottlebrush flowers appear before the leaves in spring. Blue-green foliage then provides summer texture before turning vivid yellow, orange and red in fall. This slow-growing native shrub may gradually form a colony if root suckers remain.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Mature size: 3–6 ft. tall × 2–6 ft. wide
Water: Moist, acidic, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 5–8

Sizes & prices

#2$44.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Resistant, but not deer-proof.
Drought: Tolerant once established.
Wet soil: Tolerates wet soil.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Native range

Native range / parentage: Native to coastal plains of the southeastern United States.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Deciduous.

Growing & care

Pruning: Usually little needed; lightly shape after flowering.

Sources & photo credits

NC State Extension

University of Maryland Extension

Photo: Randy Harter · CC BY 4.0

Image notes: Dwarf fothergilla. Representative plant; resized and re-encoded, not cropped.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.