Fothergilla
Fothergilla gardenii
Family: Hamamelidaceae
Fothergilla grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers acidic, organic-rich, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Fothergilla
Fothergilla growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Acidic, organic-rich, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.0-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Fothergilla as Several months after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years to flowering from seed.
Plant Overview
Fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii) is listed in the Hamamelidaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial deciduous shrub life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0315
- Family
- Hamamelidaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial deciduous shrub
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Fothergilla is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Acidic, organic-rich, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 5-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Acidic, organic-rich, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For propagation, the database note is several months after stratification. Planting-depth guidance: 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years to flowering from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- Several months after stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 3-5 years to flowering from seed
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.