'Mount Airy' fothergilla
A deciduous shrub known for its showy, honey-scented white bottlebrush flowers in spring and spectacular multi-colored fall foliage in shades of red, orange, and yellow. This disease-resistant shrub typically grows to 3-6 feet tall and wide. It has blue-green summer foliage, and prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. This slow-growing plant is deer-resistant, and a good choice for mixed shrub borders, hedges, or foundation plantings.
Mount Airy Fothergilla is a cultivar of fothergilla that is native to the Southeastern United States, specifically from a hybrid of two native species, Fothergilla major and Fothergilla gardenii.
Prefers full sun to part shade. Thrives in average, medium, well-drained soils that are moist, organically rich, and acidic. Needs moist soil and can be sensitive to drought, but is drought-tolerant once established. It can spread by root suckers, which can be removed if desired. Attracts bees and other pollinators. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Available as a potted plant - pruned to fit into a 18 inch box. 6 1/2 inch deep pot. Available Spring 2026.
Available as a potted plug starter plant. 8-12 inches tall Available Now.
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