Buy Hamamelis virginiana 'Little Prospect'

Also Known As

Little Prospect Witch Hazel

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

3a-9a

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Hamamelis virginiana 'Little Prospect' plant details

Hamamelis virginiana 'Little Prospect' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hamamelis virginiana 'Little Prospect'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hamamelidaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fall color, focal point, vase-shaped, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hamamelis virginiana 'Little Prospect'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This U.S. native has dark green leaves with a wide irregular band of golden yellow. The foliage is striking all summer. The flowers are typical H. virginana being small, yellow in January-February. 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

Little Prospect Witch Hazel is an outstanding selection from Walnut Hill Farms in Tennessee. It is a densely branched, compact witch hazel with year round interest. Little Prospect Witch Hazel is one of the most striking of all the witch hazels due to the unique foliage. It has wonderfully variegated lemon yellow and dark green leaves. In the fall, the branches are covered with yellow blooms. Even when all the leaves are gone, the unique branching pattern shows the distinct growth pattern.