Buy Hamamelis x intermedia 'Sunburst'

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 x intermedia 'Sunburst' plant details

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Sunburst' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing 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 sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hamamelis x intermedia 'Sunburst'

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 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 x intermedia 'Sunburst'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Has the brightest yellow flowers of any hamamelis yet. The brilliant flowers are borne in heavy clusters. Like H. 'Primavera' but much brighter yellow flowers. H. 'Arnold Promise' is a very nice plant, but is positively dull when compared to H. 'Sunburst'. 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

Sunshine on a shrub, this delight 8-12' upright grower has very pretty, large, lemony-yellow, thread-like blooms which are all the more appreciated as they appear in mid-to-late winter; a wonderful understory plant that is lovely again when it puts on its yellow fall color. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Deciduous, vase-shaped, small tree that bursts with color in January and February when bright yellow, strappy flowers make their appearance. Foliage is green and turns to yellows and oranges in the fall, and may hang on the tree into the winter. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

With larger lemon yellow flowers and a narrower, more upright growth habit Sunburst is a favorite here.

By: Heritage Seedlings

We grow all our witchhazels as small single stemmed trees; they will eventually get to 10'. Sunburst is my favorite yellow as the light-yellow flowers are so large. Upright growth habit. zone 6