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Fothergilla gardenii

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Fothergilla gardenii, commonly known as dwarf fothergilla or witch alder, is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States. It belongs to the witch hazel family (Hamamelidaceae). This plant is appreciated as an ornamental for its distinctive spring flowers and vibrant fall foliage.1

The flowers of Fothergilla gardenii are notable for lacking petals but instead display showy white to yellow stamens, creating a puff-like appearance. The leaves are coarse in texture and turn brilliant shades of orange to crimson in the autumn. Fothergilla gardenii typically grows up to 1 meter (3 feet) tall.1

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