Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy' - Mount Airy Fothergilla

Mount Airy Fothergilla is a standout native shrub celebrated for its three-season beauty and exceptional fall color. In spring, bottlebrush-like spikes densely packed with fragrant white flowers emerge before the leaves, creating a striking early-season display. Through summer, its leathery dark green foliage with distinctive blue-grey undersides provides rich texture. Then in fall, the show truly begins — leaves transform into a breathtaking tapestry of yellow, orange, and red-purple.

With a strong, upright habit and profuse blooms, Mount Airy is one of the most award-winning fothergillas available. It thrives in rich, moist, well-drained acidic soils and is an excellent choice for naturalized plantings, woodland gardens, and mixed shrub borders.

A true four-season performer that rewards gardeners with something beautiful in every month of the growing year.

Ideal for: Woodland gardens, native plant landscapes, mixed borders, and fall color displays.