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American Witch Hazel

Hamamelis Virginiana

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Overview

American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a deciduous shrub, noteworthy for its distinct, fragrant yellow blossoms that uniquely bloom in late fall. Thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it reaches 15-20 feet in height and spreads equally wide, creating an open, spreading habit. Prefers partial shade to full sun and moist, acidic soil. Ideal for naturalistic plantings and provides winter interest with its ribbon-like flowers and seed capsules.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 2–5Climate Temperate
American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a deciduous shrub
American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — native to the eastern United StatesAmerican Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a deciduous shrubAmerican Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — noteworthy for its distinctAmerican Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — fragrant yellow blossoms that uniquely bloom in late fallAmerican Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — Thriving in USDA zones 3-8American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — it reaches 15-20 feet in height and spreads equally wide+3

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–5

Shape & size

Mature height
15–20 Ft.
Mature width
15–20 Ft.

Classification

Family
Hamamelidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — scientifically termed Hamamelis virginiana
American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — native to the eastern United States
American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a deciduous shrub
American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — noteworthy for its distinct
American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — fragrant yellow blossoms that uniquely bloom in late fall
American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — Thriving in USDA zones 3-8
American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — it reaches 15-20 feet in height and spreads equally wide
American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — Prefers partial shade to full sun and moist, acidic soil
American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — Ideal for naturalistic plantings and provides winter interest with its ribbon-like flowers and seed capsules
American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — is a captivating deciduous shrub or small tree

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