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Fothergilla

Fothergilla

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Small flowering shrubs from the southeastern United States used in gardens for their beautiful flowers and bright fall leaves
  • noun
  • /ˈfɑːðərˌɡɪlə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Fothergilla blooms beautifully in spring.

Examples

  • The Fothergilla shrub produces beautiful white flowers in early spring.

  • Fothergilla species thrive in well-drained, acidic soils and partial shade.

  • Many landscapers choose Fothergilla for its vibrant fall foliage colors.

  • The Fothergilla in my garden blooms with fluffy white flowers every spring.

  • I planted a Fothergilla in my garden last year.

  • Gardeners love to plant Fothergilla for its stunning fall colors.

  • In the southeastern United States, Fothergilla is prized for its ornamental foliage.

Synonyms

genus Fothergilla
vsFothergilla
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of shrubs from the southeastern United States that lose their leaves and have white brush-like spring flowers

emphasizes their ornamental value and foliage rather than flower shape

Compounds

genus Fothergilla
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of shrubs from the southeastern United States that lose their leaves and have white brush-like spring flowers

Surface Forms

Fothergilla singular
Fothergillas plural

Etymology

The word Fothergilla comes from the last name of an English doctor and plant lover, Fothergill. So this small flowering shrub is called Fothergilla because it was named after him.