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Buy Hamamelis mollis

Also Known As

Chinese Witch Hazel

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 10'-20'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Hamamelis mollis plant details

Hamamelis mollis is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hamamelis mollis

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: hamamelidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fall color, focal point, fragrant, vase-shaped, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hamamelis mollis

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The species is always wonderful with its golden yellow flowers each spring. All hamamelis listed by Gossler Farms in the Fall/Spring 2024/2025 catalog are hardy to at least -12° in their Springfield, Oregon garden, and all are grafted plants.

By: Gossler Farms

Witchhazel is a popular landscaping plant because of its attractive and dense foliage, multi-trunked small tree habit, and fragrant yellow flowers in the dead of winter. Gardeners are always looking for plants that start growing early in the spring or even late in the winter to get them through the slow start each year, and Chinese Witchhazel is an excellent choice. Plants form a multi-trunked tree with soft rounded leaves that turn yellow, orange, and red in the fall. This is one of the few plants that will actually flower when still partially covered in snow and looks quite attractive with its snow covered branches in full bloom.

By: Red Panda Nursery

Considered by many to be the prettiest of the Hamamelis species, the petals are long, very fragrant and have less twist than those of other species. Considered to be the most fragrant of the witch hazels. How nice to see flowers in winter on this handsome shrub to small tree ranging from 10-20'! The rounded leaves are felted beneath and turn yellow in the fall. Clusters of good, dark yellow flowers bloom on bare stems December to March.