Witch Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana
Pronunciation: ham-a-ME-lis vir-jin-ee-AH-na
SKU #03921
| 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. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Late fall |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing to 15 ft. high, equal width. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Fall Color, North American Native Selection |
| 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. |
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| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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