Mt. Airy Fothergilla
- Height: 3 to 4 feet
- Spread: 3 to 4 feet
- Light preference: Full sun to part shade
The Mt. Airy Fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii ‘Mt. Airy’) is a deciduous shrub known for its fragrant, bottlebrush-like white flowers that bloom in early spring and its glossy green foliage that turns vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow in fall. It typically grows to 3–4 feet tall and wide, forming a dense, rounded habit ideal for borders, foundation plantings, or woodland gardens. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil, Mt. Airy Fothergilla is low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and provides year-round interest with seasonal blooms, colorful foliage, and structural presence.
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