Buy Hamamelis x intermedia 'Westerstede'

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 'Westerstede' plant details

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Westerstede' is a 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 'Westerstede'

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, vase-shaped, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hamamelis x intermedia 'Westerstede'

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 medium golden yellow flowers in January. The fall foliage is a nice yellow. An older hybrid, but still a good plant. 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

Noted for its brilliant fall color, as well as its 1" primrose-yellow flowers in Feb-March, this 15-20' shrub is a delight in any winter garden or fall-color border. Sun-PSh/Med