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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 2–5Type ShrubClimate Temperate

American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — native to the eastern United States

American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — is a captivating deciduous shrub or small tree

American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a deciduous shrub

American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — scientifically termed Hamamelis virginiana

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) — Prefers partial shade to full sun and moist, acidic soil

American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — noteworthy for its distinct

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 2–5

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Hamamelidaceae
Climate: Temperate

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American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — native to the eastern United States

American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — is a captivating deciduous shrub or small tree

American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a deciduous shrub

American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — scientifically termed Hamamelis virginiana

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) — Prefers partial shade to full sun and moist, acidic soil

American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — noteworthy for its distinct

American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — Thriving in USDA zones 3-8

American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — fragrant yellow blossoms that uniquely bloom in late fall

American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) — it reaches 15-20 feet in height and spreads equally wide

Hamamelis Virginiana

Hamamelis Virginiana

Hamamelis Virginiana

Hamamelis Virginiana

Hamamelis Virginiana

Hamamelis Virginiana

Hamamelis Virginiana

Hamamelis Virginiana

Hamamelis Virginiana

Hamamelis Virginiana

Hamamelis Virginiana

Hamamelis Virginiana

Hamamelis Virginiana

Hamamelis Virginiana

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