'Mount Airy' Fothergilla has fragrant white bottlebush flowers in April and May and boasts yellow, orange and red fall foliage. Selected by Dr. Michael Dirr at the Mount Airy Arboretum for good dark blue-green foliage and consistent fall color.
Height
6 Feet
Spread
4 Feet
Bloom Color
White
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
371
Fothergilla x intermedia Mount Airy #3 15-18" (NATIVE-white)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Deer Resistant
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Fall Color - Attractive
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Fragrant - Flower
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Native
Soil Conditions
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Average
Bloom Time
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Spring
Exposure
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Full Shade
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Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
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Sun
Special Recognition
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PHS Gold Medal Plant
Attracts Wildlife
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Attracts Butterflies
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Attracts Pollinators
Tolerance
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Black Walnut Tolerant
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Dry Shade Tolerant
Foliage Color
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Green
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