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Witch Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana
Pronunciation: ham-a-ME-lis vir-jin-ee-AH-na
SKU #03921
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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| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Fall Color, North American Native |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Design Ideas | Witch 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 Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Orange |
| Care Instructions | Follow 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
| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Fall Color, North American Native |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Design Ideas | Witch 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 Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Orange |
Care
| Care Instructions | Follow 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.
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.