Scientific Name
Hamamelis virginiana

Common Name
Common witchhazel

Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist well drained soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Open spreading; irregular branching; multistemmed
Height: 15 to 30'
Width: 15 to 25'
Leaf: 3 to 6" dark green glossy leaves; bright golden yellow fall color
Flower/Fruit: 1" fragrant, creamy to bright yellow flowers in fall
Comments: Native; most cold hard of all witch hazels; roots are sensitive to disturbance
Cultivars: --
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