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    • Photo of Hamamelis virginiana foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Also Known As

    • Hamamelis macrophylla
    • Common Witch Hazel
    • Witch Hazel

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 12'-20'
    • W: 8'-12'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Hamamelis virginiana plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hamamelis virginiana

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: hamamelidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and winter
    Uses: bare root shipping available, border plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fall color, focal point, vase-shaped, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hamamelis virginiana

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Witch Hazel is a native small tree or large deciduous bush. It has a fragrant yellow blooms from October to December. The leaves emerge a vivid green in spring and turn a bright yellow to yellow-orange for fall. It can be planted as an under story tree or kept pruned to maintain a shorter height. Very tolerant of most soil conditions, but prefers moist and acidic soil to thrive. Witch Hazel means 'to bend' which is why they are used for divining rods. It has many medicinal uses such as bruises, hemorrhoids, and a facial astringent.

    By: Maples N More Nursery

    The commercial source of witch hazel, this 15' graceful, spreading shrub is the last to bloom in fall when its unusual golden ribbon-like flowers unfurl, the lightly fragrant flowers usually make their appearance after the leaves drop in autumn, but sometimes they appear at the same time as the yellow fall color; found growing in the Eastern United States these shrubs are very adaptable to most garden conditions (including clay), remove suckers if you do not wish this shrub to spread, otherwise it is a maintenance free shrub. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Witch Hazel 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.
    American Witch Hazel is native across the Eastern states and is popular in landscaping for its fragrant flowers and tolerance of a wide range of growing conditions. Once established they are drought tolerant and grow quickly even in poor soils. The American species flowers earlier than most other Witch Hazel species, with the first blooms appearing as early as October and continuing through the winter. They typically grow to around 20 feet tall and develop into a multi-trunked tree form over time, although they can be pruned to a single trunk if desired. The fall color is a light orange.

    By: Red Panda Nursery

    Most often used as a rootstock for selected cultivars. This native American shrub can grow to 20 ft. with equal spread. Prefers moist soils, but full sun in the landscape encourages more compact growth. Trim branches just before the plant blooms to force indoor flowers.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    New leaves emerge reddish-bronze in spring on this unique, versatile native and turn a brilliant gold for a late season show. The last woody plant to flower each year, Hamamelis virginiana boasts fragrant, yellow Autumn flowers that persist after leaf drop. Used for a variety of medicinal purposes. Folklore holds that a forked stick from a Witchhazel can help locate underground water. Zones 3-8.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    Blooms: fall-winter, yellow/ deciduous yellow autumn color Zone 3-9. 6'-20', Eastern US, shade-sun, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    A small Native understory small tree or shrub of deciduous forests. New leaves emerge reddish-bronze and are a quite showy clear yellow in Fall. 1" spider-like yellow flowers with crinkled petals and a nice light, spicy fragrance. One of the last 'Woodies' to bloom, in October to November. Although a classic in the American garden for 200 years, it's been foolishly ignored in this country in favor of Japanese hybrids while it's all the rage in Japanese gardens! Go figure. :-)

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Hamamelis virginiana plant

    How to Grow Hamamelis virginiana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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