Mount Airy Fothergilla

Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy'

Mount Airy Fothergilla is a dwarf deciduous shrub with a strong upright habit and profuse blooms. The leathery dark green foliage with blue-grey undersides turn various shades of yellow, orange, and red-purple in fall.  The bottlebrush-like spikes densely packed with fragrant white flowers bloom through spring.  Blooms best in rich, moist well-drained acidic soils. 

Fothergilla is a native pollinator that provides nectar for several species of butterflies and bees.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Water regularly.  may spread by root suckers if not promptly removed.  No serious diseases or pest issues.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Clethra, Cephalanthus, Itea

IMAGES: Dominicus Johannes Bergsma, Fothergilla gardenii 'Mount Airy', CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Fothergilla gardenii Mt. Airy 8zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Fothergilla gardenii Mt. Airy 8zz, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown

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Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.