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Mt. Airy Fothergilla
Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy'
Plant Description
Deciduous shrub with deep blue-green leaves has attractive fall color. Honey-scented, brush-like flowers appear before the leaves. Beautiful addition to shrub borders or for background in semi-shaded borders
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed regularly during the growing season with a general-purpose fertilizer. Prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
Height: 3-5?
Flower Color: White bottle-brush flowers
Foliage: Striking yellow and orange in the fall
Location: Sun to part shade
Spread: 3-5?
Bloom Period: Spring
Shape: Erect
Growth Rate: Slow