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.
Tags: Witch Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana
Category:
Light Requirements:
Full sun to partial shade
Mature Size:
15 ft. tall & wide
Cold Hardiness Zone:
3-8
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Yellow
Bloom Period:
Late fall
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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.