Aside from the white bottlebrush-like fragrant flowers in late April to early May, Fothergilla 'Mount Airy' has a wonderful multicolored display of yellows, oranges, and reds in fall. In spring and summer its foliage is deep blue green.
 
The medium-sized leaves resemble those of witchhazel and clothe this deciduous shrub nearly to the ground. Fothergilla 'Mount Airy' thrives in full sun or part shade with regular summer watering, but the fall color will be strongest in full sun. It requires acidic soil, ideally with plenty of organic matter.
 
Zone 4-8.