Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Hamamelidaceae

Genus:

Fothergilla

Species:

Fothergilla gardenii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

6-8 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun, Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may

Bloom Colors:

White

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to southeastern U.S. woodlands and swamps

Germination Information