Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Fall Color: Fothergilla



Fothergilla is one of Victoria’s favorite fall foliage shrubs – its leaves turn a striking multi-colored metallic.


Dwarf Fothergilla only grows one foot tall, which makes it a very practical size for most gardens. In spring it has creamy white bottlebrush-like flowers that combine particularly well with spring-blooming bulbs.

For more information on Fothergilla, here's a good article from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.