21+ Fothergilla Gardenii Mt Airy

In spring this shrub is tipped with white flowers 1 to 3 inches long that have the appearance of little bottlebrushes which is why bottlebrush is another common name for the shrub.

Fothergilla gardenii mt airy. Gardenii grows 3 to 4 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide while the mountain witch alder f. This is a vigorous deciduous shrub that grows 4 5 tall and is noted for its profuse spring flowering excellent summer foliage excellent fall color and consistently upright habit. The mount airy dwarf fothergilla shrub has an upright growth habit and reaches 3 to 5 feet in height with a similar width. Airy is a hybrid f. Mount airy was selected for reliable and intense fall color. Dirr at the mt. Airy it stands the test of time.

One vendor has this plant for sale. Aka mount airy hybridized. Showy honey scented bottlebrush like white flowers appear before foliage emerges in spring. A beautiful addition to the landscape in semi shaded mixed shrub borders or as a background shrub or hedge plant. Michael dirr selected it from mt. Airy in early spring at olbrich gardens madison wi. Buy 3 at 20 95 ea buy 6 at 19 95 ea quantity.

Blooms usually occur in late april or in may and are quite fragrant. Mount airy fothergilla gardenii shrub loves sun but also tolerates shade. Airy from top to bottom. Ships in spring at the proper planting time for your zone. Honey scented white blooms in spring lush foliage in summer and brilliant fall color. Airy arboretum 30 years ago and no other fothergilla has appreciated like mt. The dwarf fothergilla f.

X intermedia discovered at mount airy arboretum in cincinnati ohio by dr. Blooms occur before the foliage and will last for 3 4 weeks. 44 more photos view gallery. Vigorous award winning fothergilla x intermedia mount airy fothergilla is a compact rounded deciduous shrub that is admired for its profusion of honey scented bottlebrush like white flowers in spring its leathery blue green summer foliage its spectacular fall color leaves turn fabulous shades of yellow orange and red purple and excellent disease resistance. Mount airy is a hybrid fothergilla cultivar that was discovered by plantsman michael a. Airy fothergilla or witch alder is the gold standard for all fothergillas. Plant the shrubs 2 to 5 feet.

2 reviews write a review. 13 members have or want this plant for trade. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. 2 quart item 46845. Airy arboretum in cincinnati ohio. Major grows 6 to 10 feet tall and 5 to 9 feet wide. A deciduous shrub with deep blue green leaves that have spectacular range of fall color.

Michael dirr of the university of georgia where the species were growing near each other which they do not in nature.