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‘Mount Airy’
Bottlebrush
Fothergilla x intermedia
'Mount Airy'
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- Native
- Fragrant
- Excellent fall color
- Description
'Mount Airy' fothergilla is a popular landscape plant thanks to its vigorous growth and abundant white flowers. Dark green foliage takes on consistent yellow-orange-red fall color. Selected by Dr. Mike Dirr at the Mt. Airy Arboretum.
- Awards
- Kentucky Theodore Klein Award
- USDA Zone
- 5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 4 - 5'
- Width
- 4 - 5'
- Finish Time
- 1.5 seasons
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Color
- Green
- Liner Sizes
- 2 1/4", 4"
General Care
Soil
Moist, well-drained, acidic soils. Needs good drainage.Pruning
Little pruning is required - prune after flowering if desired. Avoid cutting into thick stems unless removing them entirely, as recovery will be slow.Uses
Mixed borders; foundation plantings; woodland gardensGrowing Tips
Though tolerant of shade, flowering and fall color are best with at least some sun each day. Plant where its fragrance can be enjoyed.Features: Fall interest, Fragrant, Native, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators
Filters: Botanical genus: Fothergilla, Common name: Bottlebrush, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage
Features: Fall interest, Fragrant, Native, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators
Filters: Botanical genus: Fothergilla, Common name: Bottlebrush, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage