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Buy Hamamelis vernalis 'Christmas Cheer'

Also Known As

Christmas Cheer Ozark Witch Hazel
Christmas Cheer Witch Hazel

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 8'-12'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Hamamelis vernalis 'Christmas Cheer' plant details

Hamamelis vernalis 'Christmas Cheer' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In winter orange, red and 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 vernalis 'Christmas Cheer'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: hamamelidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: orange, red and 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 vernalis 'Christmas Cheer'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
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

Has small orange yellow flowers around Christmas time. 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

Exceptionally early flowers a deep reddish-purple in the center becoming golden yellow-orange at the tips, whether or not they make it for Christmas we cannot say, but the will be some of the first; a wonderful 9-12' shrub for the understory, deep-green leaves are followed by showy yellow fall color. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Because it is a true vernalis and not a hybrid, Christmas Cheer is one of the earliest of the Witch Hazels with fragrant purplish flowers.

By: Whitman Farms

This Hamamelis blooms even earlier than the rest. As the name implies, you'll see it as early as Christmas. The color is a unique, soft, reddish purple. The small flower clusters really pack a wallop when it comes to fragrance! The most intensely fragrant species of our collection at Gardens, we find it reminiscent of gardenias.