Fothergilla gardenii

Dwarf fothergilla is most valuable and attractive mildly suckering shrub for back of border as well as edge of woodland. Attractive scented flowers appear in fat rounded terminal spikes just before leaves develop. The dark green leaves turn bright yellow often mixed with orange in fall. Fall colouring seems to develop best in full sun positions.

Great Plant Pick. Although quite dense shrub with more or less rounded outline when left alone, handsome shapes can be developed by careful pruning. Quite easy to please but prefers acidic conditions. Native to eastern United States. The bottlebrush-like flowers are sweetly scented. Suitable for woodland edges and shrub borders. No serious pest problems.