Dwarf Fothergilla

Fothergilla gardenii 'Suzanne' Hamamelidaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection, Hillside Garden, Nevin Welcome Center, Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

Fairweather Gardens, Gossler Farms Nursery

Description

Plants reach 3'-4' in height; flowers white, fall color a brilliant mix of orange, red, and yellow. Discovered by Michael Dirr (DS 107). Summer leaf color is bluish unlike most other compact clones (DS 683).

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

fall color, leaf color