any of several deciduous low-growing shrubs of the genus Fothergilla having showy brushlike spikes of white flowers in spring and fiery red and orange autumn color; grows from Alabama to the Allegheny Mountains

春に白い穂状の花が、秋には燃えるような赤やオレンジの色を見せる、マンサク科の落葉低木。アラバマ州からアレゲーニー山脈にかけて成育する。