Scientific Name
Hamamelis vernalis
Common Name
Vernal witch hazel; Ozark witch hazel

Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate to rapid
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist soil
Height: 6 to 10 feet
Width: 10 to 15 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Round to vase; open; dense multi-stemmed shrub or small tree
Flower/Fruit: 0.5 to 0.7" yellow, bronze, rose-pink flowers in winter; fragrant
Foliage: Alternate, simple medium to dark green leaves; 2 to 5" long; bronze to reddish purple new growth; yellow fall color; brown leaves often remain into spring
Comments: Drought tolerant; may sucker and form colonies
Cultivars: --
   


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