Scientific Name
Fothergilla major

Common Name
Large fothergilla

Hardiness Zones: 4-8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Site Requirements: Partial shade; moist to dry soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Rounded multistemmed shrub with erect stems
Height: 6 to 12’
Width: 6 to 10’
Leaf: 2 to 4" alternate, simple leaves; red, orange, yellow fall color on each leaf
Flower/Fruit: 1 to 3" spike white flowers in spring; fragrance varies from none to honey-like
Comments: Native; excellent fall color
Cultivars: --
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