Witch Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

Pronunciation: ham-a-ME-lis vir-jin-ee-AH-na
SKU #03921
4-8

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A large shrub with open branched rounded form. Flowers have ribbon-like petals; very fragrant. Rich green leaves turn attractive yellow-orange in fall. Can become a small tree with age. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing to 15 ft. high, equal width.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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Bloom TimeLate fall
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, North American Native
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Design IdeasWitch Hazel is primarily known for its attractive spidery yellow flowers in the fall. It is well adapted to wild gardens and in most of the eastern U.S., where it is native. No flowering shrub border or true cottage garden in cooler regions should be without it.
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Care InstructionsFollow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Details
Bloom TimeLate fall
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, North American Native
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Style
Design IdeasWitch Hazel is primarily known for its attractive spidery yellow flowers in the fall. It is well adapted to wild gardens and in most of the eastern U.S., where it is native. No flowering shrub border or true cottage garden in cooler regions should be without it.
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Care
Care InstructionsFollow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.