Description

Per the Missouri Botanical garden: ‘Mount Airy’ is a hybrid fothergilla cultivar that was discovered by plantsman Michael A. Dirr at the Mt. Airy Arboretum in Cincinnati, Ohio. ‘Mount Airy’ may be a cross between two southeastern U.S. natives, F. gardenii and F. major. It is taller than the former but shorter than the latter. Upright habit. Bottlebrush spikes of fragrant white flowers. Leathery dark green leaves turn yellow, red and orange in fall. Prefers moist, acidic, organically rich soils which have good drainage. Good shade tolerance. May spread by root suckers if suckers are not promptly removed. Height: 3-5 ft. Spread: 3-5 ft. Family: Hamamelidaceae Bloom time: April to May Sun: full sun to part shade Water: medium Hedge photo credit: Karen Andre