Cutting Back A Fothergilla.. How Far Can We Go?

We have a Farthergilla dwarf that has turned into a beast. We need to cut it back severely. If it dies that solves a problem, though we would like it to live in a smaller scale. Can we cut it down to 1 foot (it in now over 4 feet). and will it survive. I would say it is about 8 years old. Thanks for your help. George

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 06/20/2022 @ 10:20 am

It isn't recommended, as it will destroy its shape, permanently. It may not kill it, though. Ultimately, you may need to remove the shrub if it is not in a good location.

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