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Posted 01/29/2023 in Shrub

Hamamelis virginiana

Native to the eastern portions of the United States, Hamamelis virginiana is a deciduous shrub with fragrant crinkly flowers in the late fall that give way to greenish seed capsules. Oval dark green leaves turn an attractive shade of yellow in the fall.

Post Details

Latin Name
Hamamelis virginiana
Common Name
Common Witch Hazel
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Bloom Season
Fall
Height
15-20 ft
Spread
15-20 ft
Suggested Uses
Woodland Gardens Shrub Borders
Potential Pests
Insect gall and Japanese beetles

Plant Story

Native to the eastern portions of the United States, Hamamelis virginiana is a deciduous shrub with fragrant crinkly flowers in the late fall that give way to greenish seed capsules. Oval dark green leaves turn an attractive shade of yellow in the fall.

Special Care Instructions

Prune in early spring. Remove suckers. Tolerates heavy clay soil. Best flowers in full sun.

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