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Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy'-Compact shrub-Fragrant spring blooms 2.5/3' h B&B

Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy'-Compact shrub-Fragrant spring blooms 2.5/3' h B&B

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Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy'

Description

Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy' is a deciduous shrub known for its stunning fall foliage and fragrant spring blooms. It features bottlebrush-like white flowers in spring and vibrant shades of orange, red, and yellow leaves in the fall. This cultivar is prized for its compact form and adaptability to various garden settings.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for mixed borders, woodland gardens, and as a specimen plant. It can also be used in foundation plantings and is a great choice for attracting pollinators to the garden.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy'
  • Common Name Common Name: Mount Airy' Large Fothergilla
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 4-6 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes, in bloom
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Azaleas, Rhododendrons, and other woodland plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with adequate space for growth.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, well-drained soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in late fall to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests and diseases, though generally low maintenance.
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