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    • Photo of Hamamelis mollis 'Boskoop' flower by Forestfarm

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    Hamamelis mollis 'Boskoop'

    Also Known As

    • Witch Hazel

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 8'-12'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Hamamelis mollis 'Boskoop' plant details

    Hamamelis mollis 'Boskoop' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In 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, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hamamelis mollis 'Boskoop'

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hamamelis mollis 'Boskoop'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A perfect way to greet the new year, this large shrub produces its fragrant bright yellow flowers centered with red in late winter (Jan-Mar); lovely as an accent or in a border. S-PSh/M PPAF

    By: Forestfarm

    You can tell named in Boskoop, Holland. This intense golden yellow witch hazel has a heavy bloom in January-February. Said to have larger leaves than other witch hazels.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Boskoop may be the oldest Hamamelis in production. Flowers are butter yellow and fragrant. Late winter flowering.

    By: Whitman Farms

    Gardening facts about Hamamelis mollis 'Boskoop' plant

    How to Grow Hamamelis mollis 'Boskoop'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Angelly Witch Hazel

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 8'-12'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hamamelis x intermedia 'Angelly' flower by Dominicus Johannes Bergsma
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

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    Width: 8'-12'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Hamamelis x intermedia 'Carmine Red'

    aka Witch Hazel

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-18'

    Width: 15'-18'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane'

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-20'

    Width: 8'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane' foliage by Lael's Moon Garden
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    Hamamelis mollis 'Early Bright'

    aka Hamamelis x intermedia 'Early Bright', Witch Hazel

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 8'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hamamelis mollis 'Early Bright' flower by Danger Garden
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