Mount Airy Fothergilla Scotch Broom Borders: Plant it in mixed

Borders: Plant it in mixed shrub and perennial borders for season-long foliage color and early summer flower interest

The crown is dense and rounded to oval

Vibrant spring color emerges weeks ahead of most maples

Groundcover Effect: Plant it on sunny slopes or open beds where its spreading habit can help create a flowering shrub layer with seasonal color

garden-friendly footprint

Mount Airy Fothergilla Scotch Broom Borders: Plant it in mixedMount Airy Fothergilla (Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy') Mount Airy Fothergilla (Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy') is a robust deciduous shrub known for its fragrant white spring blooms, deep blue green foliage, and vibrant fall color. Discovered at the Mt. Airy Arboretum in Cincinnati, this cultivar is prized for its consistent performance, strong upright habit, and ability to deliver multi season interest in both formal and naturalistic landscapes.