shrub · design plant record

Fothergilla gardenii

Dwarf fothergilla

Spring bottlebrush flowers and autumn colour in a compact shrub framework.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

0.46–0.91 m (1.5–3 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.61–1.22 m (2–4 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Moist, draining soil / Wet-soil tolerance (check details)

Source-reported USDA zones

5–8 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring

Fit it to the site

Moist, acidic, organic, draining soil; afternoon shade can help.

The word dwarf does not mean a tiny edging plant; avoid choosing it for alkaline dry ground.

Keep the care in the decision

Keep the root zone moist while establishing and inspect its full eventual spread.

Origin & safety checks

coastal plains of Southern United States. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Toxicity and pet safety are not assessed here. An ornamental record is not an edible-use recommendation.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.