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Hamamelis virginiana

Witch Hazel

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Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel)

This tall shrub or small tree has upright spreading branches that form an irregular crown. Witch Hazel blooms with yellow, fragrant flowers that open in late fall or early winter. The flowers are a boon to migrating hummingbirds. The fall leaf color, deep, golden yellow, can be outstanding and will often occur at the same time of bloom. Witch Hazel extract comes from the twigs, leaves and bark.

Additional Information:


Height
15-20 Feet

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Spread
15-20 Feet

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
Medium Yellow


USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Goat's Beard (Aruncus dioicus), Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum), Lavender Aster (Aster turbinellus)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

FACU

Nature Attracting

Hummingbird

Season of Interest

Early (Feb-Apr)
Winter (Nov-Mar)

Soil Moisture

High
Moderate

Special Uses

Fresh Cut Flower
Fragrant

Sun Exposure

Medium Sun/Average Shade
Full Sun
Shade

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

Nesting
Food/Birds