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Mount Airy Fothergilla
Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy'
Pronunciation: foth-er-GIL-la MAY-jor
SKU #03718
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | A deciduous shrub with deep blue-green leaves that have spectacular range of fall color. Showy, honey-scented, bottlebrush-like, white flowers appear before foliage emerges in spring. A beautiful addition to the landscape in semi-shaded mixed shrub borders, or as a background shrub, or hedge plant. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Multi-Season Interest, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Witch Hazel (Hamamelis); Alaskan Fern (Polystichum setiferum); Sweetspire (Itea); Weigela (Weigela); Beautyberry (Callicarpa) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed regularly during growing season. Prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth. |
Details
| Description | A deciduous shrub with deep blue-green leaves that have spectacular range of fall color. Showy, honey-scented, bottlebrush-like, white flowers appear before foliage emerges in spring. A beautiful addition to the landscape in semi-shaded mixed shrub borders, or as a background shrub, or hedge plant. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Multi-Season Interest, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Witch Hazel (Hamamelis); Alaskan Fern (Polystichum setiferum); Sweetspire (Itea); Weigela (Weigela); Beautyberry (Callicarpa) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed regularly during growing season. Prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Mount Airy Fothergilla produce flowers?
Spring
Is Mount Airy Fothergilla evergreen or deciduous?
Mount Airy Fothergilla is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Mount Airy Fothergilla?
Mount Airy Fothergilla is Easy Care, Fall Color, Multi-Season Interest, Benefits Birds.
Is Mount Airy Fothergilla resistant to pests or animals?
Very Wet Areas
How fast does Mount Airy Fothergilla grow?
Mount Airy Fothergilla has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use Mount Airy Fothergilla in my landscape?
Mount Airy Fothergilla is suitable for: Border, Hedge.
What color are Mount Airy Fothergilla flowers?
Mount Airy Fothergilla produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Mount Airy Fothergilla?
Mount Airy Fothergilla has Blue-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Mount Airy Fothergilla?
Good companion plants for Mount Airy Fothergilla include: Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Witch Hazel (Hamamelis); Alaskan Fern (Polystichum setiferum); Sweetspire (Itea); Weigela (Weigela); Beautyberry (Callicarpa).
How do I care for Mount Airy Fothergilla?
Thrives in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed regularly during growing season. Prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.