Fothergilla 'Mount Airy'
Selected by Michael Dirr from the Mt. Airy Arboretum in Cincinnati, Ohio. Noted for its consistent fall color ranging from yellow through orange and red. Blooms heavily with white, fragrant flower spikes in April to early May before leaves appear. Blooms last up to 3-4 weeks. Summer foliage is dark blue-green above, whitish beneath, and has that great fall color.
Cultural
Flower Color: White
Foliage Color: Blue
Habit: Upright
Height: 5 to 6 feet
Spread: 48 inches to 5 feet
Plant Needs
Zone: 5 to 8
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Type: Flowering
Plant Use: Tree or Shrub
Breeder
