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Fothergilla gardenii Mount Airy
Common Name: Mount Airy Fothergilla
Fothergilla × intermedia ‘Mount Airy’ — commonly called Mount Airy Fothergilla — is a larger, deciduous shrub valued for its fragrant spring flowers, blue-green foliage, and exceptional fall color. It forms a dense, rounded plant with attractive, rounded leaves that often have a bluish cast. In early spring, before or as the leaves emerge, it produces showy, honey-scented, white bottlebrush flowers. In fall, the foliage turns brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red, often displaying multiple colors at once. Mature Size: Width: 6–8 ft Height: 5–8 ft USDA Zones: 5a–8b Light: Full sun to partial shade (best fall color in sun) Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic soils; intolerant of alkaline soils Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies Features & Landscape Uses: Form: Rounded, dense deciduous shrub with a broad habit Fragrant, white bottlebrush flowers in early spring Blue-green foliage provides summer interest Outstanding multicolor fall foliage display Excellent for borders, mass plantings, and native landscapes Maintenance: Low maintenance; prune only as needed after flowering Prefers acidic soils; avoid lime Mulch to maintain moisture and improve soil conditions
| Plant Type: | Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub |
| Width: | 6-8' |
| Height: | 5-8' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 5 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Mass Planting |
| Soil Type | Loamy, Well Drained, Acidic |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: |
