Fothergilla x intermedia 'Mount Airy'

 white, showy, fragrant flowers in April & May before leaves, lovely blue-green leaves turn brilliant orange and red in fall, takes moist, native, deer resistant, PHS Gold Medal

'Mount Airy' Fothergilla has fragrant white bottlebush flowers in April and May and boasts yellow, orange and red fall foliage. Selected by Dr. Michael Dirr at the Mount Airy Arboretum for good dark blue-green foliage and consistent fall color. Tolerates moist soils. Deer Resistant. PHS Gold Medal Winner. Sun to part shade, 3-5’ x 3-5