| 1–3 | — | $35.00 ea |
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| 10-19 | 10% off | $31.50 ea |
| 20+ | 15% off | $29.75 ea |
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Fothergilla major 'Mt. Airy'
Choose Mt. Airy Fothergilla for spring bottlebrush flowers and strong fall color in a mixed border. The tradeoff is speed: it grows slowly and is not the shrub for quick size or dry, exposed soil.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | It earns its place with early white flowers, clean summer foliage, and dependable fall color. |
| Growth Rate | C | It builds slowly, which helps near the house but does not solve quick coverage needs. |
| Maintenance | B+ | It needs little shaping, though older suckering stems may need thinning over time. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | B | It fits many residential beds, but it is not a tiny shrub for narrow strips. |
| Screening Value | D | It is too open and slow to serve as a real privacy screen. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Mt. Airy Fothergilla as a specimen or loose grouping, not a hedge. Give it soil that does not bake out, and let its natural rounded form carry the planting.
| Mature Height | 3-6 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 3-5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-9b |
| Spacing | 4 ft apart for solid borders; 8 ft apart for space between plants |
| Sun | Full sun to partial shade |
| Moisture | Consistently moist, well-drained soil |
| Growth Habit | Slow-growing, multi-stemmed, rounded compact deciduous shrub; may spread by suckers |
Yes, the white bottlebrush flowers appear early and are easy to notice.
Only thin or correct shape after flowering; do not shear it.
Not well; choose a tougher shrub if the bed dries out regularly.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31245
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The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
Good size but tree seemed to be root bound. Tree budding late August.
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
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Guys installed for me as well
Great job
Huge selection and fast delivery. All plants arrived in great condition.
Great prices and Unbelievable selection of big and small trees, shrubs, and flowering perennials! Nicest folks to work with. And local delivery is awesome! First time purchasing from this company, , and have already told friends, neighbors and family. The owner Chris is professional, knowledgeable, and yet laid back in a most friendly way. Mags in the office will help with any details. My all time BEST garden purchase EVER!
Progrowers was a great company to purchase from. Very fast delivery to my house. The tree seems to be in great condition and is so far doing really well!
