Fothergilla gardenii #3 slideshow Silver-green flowers appear before the

Silver-green flowers appear before the leaves emerge in spring

Branches are valued for their use in flower arrangements

dense growth and deer resistant qualities Star Power is an excellent choice for a fast growing screen and will thrive in full sun and well-drained soil

Pruning: group 2

beautiful masses of cupped silver-pink flowers

Fothergilla gardenii #3 slideshow Silver-green flowers appear before theFothergilla gardenii, or dwarf Fothergilla, has creamy white fragrant flowers that are produced in 2" terminal spikes in spring. The attractive blue green foliage on this dense rounded plant turns yellow orange to scarlet in fall. It does best in well drained acidic soil. Can be drought tolerant once established. Light: full sun to part sun Soil: well drained, acidic garden soil Height at maturity: 2 3' Width at maturity: 2 3' Zones: 5 8 Images are