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Chinese Witch Hazel

Hamamelis Mollis

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Overview

The Chinese Witch Hazel, Hamamelis mollis, is a deciduous shrub with a broad, vase-shaped growth reaching 8-15 ft tall and wide. This early bloomer features fragrant, bright yellow flowers in late winter to early spring, their ribbon-like petals unique. Prefers well-drained, loamy soil and full sun to partial shade. Hardy in zones 5-8, it's a striking focal point or natural screen; minimal maintenance required, save for occasional pruning.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — Prefers well-drained, loamy soil and full sun to partial shade

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Mature height
10–15 Ft.
Mature width
10–15 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — vase-shaped growth habit.<br><br>The flowers of Hamamelis mollis are especially remarkable
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — it's a striking focal point or natural screen; minimal maintenance required
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — Being moderately drought-tolerant once established
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.<br><br>For landscape design
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — This early bloomer features fragrant
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — turning from a lustrous green in the summer to a vibrant yellow in the fall; its moderate size and attractive features
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — prized for its unique flowering and alluring fragrance; offering a splash of color when most plants lie dormant
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — bright yellow flowers in late winter to early spring
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — prized for its unique flowering and alluring fragrance
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — turning from a lustrous green in the summer to a vibrant yellow in the fall
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — shrub for full or half
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — it adds texture and winter interest
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — this shrub requires minimal maintenance
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — ribbon-like petals that unfurl to emit a spicy-sweet scent
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — it thrives best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained; bright yellow flowers in late winter to early
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — blending splendidly with evergreens that accentuate its winter bloom
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — save for occasional pruning
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — The plant typically reaches a mature height of 8 to 15 feet with a similar spread; its moderate size and attractive
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — it thrives best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — consider using Hamamelis mollis as a specimen plant
Chinese Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Mollis) — offering a splash of color when most plants lie dormant; siting the plant in a location shielded from strong winds
Hamamelis Mollis
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