Mount Airy Fothergilla

Features
A deciduous shrub that boasts deep blue-green leaves and an impressive range of fall colors. Its white, bottlebrush-like flowers have a honey scent and appear before the foliage in spring. This makes it a stunning addition to any landscape, perfect for semi-shaded mixed shrub borders, as a background shrub, or as a hedge plant.

What is the average size of a Fothergilla gardenii 'Mt. Airy'?

This variety has a slow growth rate, ultimately reaching a width and height of 5 to 6 feet.

Planting a Fothergilla 

Flourishes in nutrient-rich, mildly acidic, and well-drained soil. It is essential to water deeply and regularly during the initial growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, it is important to maintain evenly moist soil by regularly watering. Proper feeding throughout the growing season is crucial. Prune once a year in late winter to encourage robust new growth.