Ozark Witch Hazel
Hamamelis Vernalis
Overview
The American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis vernalis) is a captivating deciduous shrub, native to the central US. It reaches 6-10 feet in height and spreads equally wide. Renowned for its fragrant, spidery yellow to red blooms, it ignites winter landscapes from December to March. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to partial shade, prefers well-drained soils, and is hardy in zones 4-8, offering four-season interest with vibrant fall foliage.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–8
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 6–10 Ft.
- Mature width
- 8–15 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Hamamelidaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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