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    Fothergilla gardenii 'Windy City'

    Also Known As

    • Fothergilla 'Windy City'
    • Dwarf Witch Alder

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Fothergilla gardenii 'Windy City' plant details

    Fothergilla gardenii 'Windy City' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Fothergilla gardenii 'Windy City'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: hamamelidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color, fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Fothergilla gardenii 'Windy City'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is a great dwarf to 3-4', creamy white, fragrant flowers on this full compact plant. Its yellow to orange-red fall color is outstanding.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    A selection from Chicago that has amazing brilliant red fall color. The plant will grow to 6’ and has been hardy in colder climates.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Fothergilla gardenii 'Windy City' plant

    How to Grow Fothergilla gardenii 'Windy City'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    • even moisture
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
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    aka Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Shadow', Fothergilla major 'Blue Shadow'

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-9b

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    Height: 5'-6'

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    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Fothergilla gardenii

    aka Dwarf Fothergilla

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • even moisture
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