Family: Hamamelidaceae
Genus: Fothergilla
(foth-er-GIL-la) Cultivar: Mt. Airy
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Category ShrubsWater Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeLight Shade Partial to Full Shade Foliage DeciduousFoliage Color Dark/BlackHeight 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Spacing 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color White/Near WhiteBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringMid Spring Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From softwood cuttingsFrom seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; stratify if sowing indoors Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seedAllow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |