Witch Hazel

Hamamelis X Intermedia

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Overview

Hamamelis x intermedia, commonly known as Witch Hazel, is a deciduous shrub featuring fragrant, ribbon-like yellow to red flowers blooming on bare branches in late winter to early spring. It typically reaches 12-15 ft in height and spreads equally wide. This versatile plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Witch Hazel is prized for its vibrant fall foliage and unique, spidery flowers that add winter interest to any landscape.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–9Climate Temperate

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — Witch Hazel is prized for its vibrant fall foliage and unique

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — commonly known as Witch Hazel

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — is a deciduous shrub featuring fragrant

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — It typically reaches 12-15 ft in height and spreads equally wide

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — This versatile plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — spidery flowers that add winter interest to any landscape

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — is a captivating deciduous shrub notable for its unique flowering habit and striking fall foliage

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Hamamelidaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — ribbon-like yellow to red flowers blooming on bare branches in late winter to early spring

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — commonly known as Witch Hazel

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — is a deciduous shrub featuring fragrant

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — It typically reaches 12-15 ft in height and spreads equally wide

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — This versatile plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — spidery flowers that add winter interest to any landscape

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — is a captivating deciduous shrub notable for its unique flowering habit and striking fall foliage

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — Witch Hazel is prized for its vibrant fall foliage and unique

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — A hybrid of Japanese and Chinese Witch Hazels

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — this plant offers an alluring display from late winter into early spring

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — boasting clusters of ribbon-like flowers in shades ranging from pale yellow to deep orange and red

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — which can grow up to 6 inches long

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — its blooms possess a subtle

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — While relatively low-maintenance

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — Witch Hazel prefers to be planted in well-drained

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — acidic to neutral soil and situated in full sun to partial shade

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — further enhancing its visual interest.<br><br>For best growth

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — morph into a vibrant array of yellows

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — this shrub is a resilient and stunning addition to any temperate garden

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — it may require minimal pruning to maintain its shape and encourage vigorous blooming

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — yellow flowers in the garden

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — bringing year-round beauty and character

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — ribbon-like yellow to red flowers blooming on bare branches in late winter to early spring; while relatively

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