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Fothergilla major Mount Airy
Mount Airy Fothergilla
The fragrant, white, bottlebrush-shaped flowers appear before the leaves. Dark green foliage takes on a mixture of yellow, orange, red, and burgundy colours in the fall.
- » Bottlebrush-like spikes of tiny, white, fragrant flowers
- » Flowers appear just before the leaves and persist for several weeks
- » Leathery, blue-green leaves turn yellow, orange, and red in the fall
- » Suckers produce colonies of stems
- » Bloom Time: April to May
2gal
$71.50
3gal
$78.00
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Flowering Time
| • | Spring |
Foliage Color
| • | Green (dark) |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy'
This plant is best grown in a slightly acidic, peaty soil, in sun or light shade. To promote next season's flowering, any pruning should be done soon after blooming. To keep colonies under control, suckers can be removed any time of the year.