Mount Airy Fothergilla
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Mount Airy Fothergilla
Features
A deciduous shrub that boasts deep blue-green leaves and an impressive range of fall colors. Its white, bottlebrush-like flowers have a honey scent and appear before the foliage in spring. This makes it a stunning addition to any landscape, perfect for semi-shaded mixed shrub borders, as a background shrub, or as a hedge plant.
What is the average size of a Fothergilla gardenii 'Mt. Airy'?
This variety has a slow growth rate, ultimately reaching a width and height of 5 to 6 feet.
Planting a Fothergilla
Flourishes in nutrient-rich, mildly acidic, and well-drained soil. It is essential to water deeply and regularly during the initial growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, it is important to maintain evenly moist soil by regularly watering. Proper feeding throughout the growing season is crucial. Prune once a year in late winter to encourage robust new growth.
Additional information |
LATIN NAME | Fothergilla gardenii |
COMMON NAME | 'Mt. Airy' |
SUN EXPOSURE | Full sun |
HXW@10 YEARS | Height and width of 5 to 6 ft |
LEAF TYPE | Ovate |
HARDINESS ZONE | 4-8 |
GROWTH RATE | Slow |
COLOR | Red-orange-yellow |
FORM | Upright |
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