Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy' (Large Fothergilla)
sun
sun/part sun
height
6.0 ft
width
5.0 ft
water
average
growth rate
average
hardiness
zones 4-8
soil
well drained soils
flower
white flowers
seed
capsule
foliage
Deciduous
fall color
orange/red
Leathery green leaves on zigzag stems. White fragrant flowers on 1-2" bottlebrush-like spikes in April-May. Red to orange fall color.
Consistent orange-red fall color and a more compact growth habit.