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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 5–9Type ShrubClimate Temperate

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — is a deciduous shrub featuring fragrant; boasting clusters of ribbon-like flowers in shades ranging from pale yellow to

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Hamamelidaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — acidic to neutral soil and situated in full sun to partial shade; witch Hazel prefers to be planted in well-drained

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

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — this plant offers an alluring display from late winter into early spring; acidic to neutral soil and situated in full

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — this shrub is a resilient and stunning addition to any temperate garden; it may require minimal pruning to maintain its

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

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — This versatile plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; spidery flowers that add winter interest

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

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

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — shrub with yellow blooms

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

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

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

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — shrub for full or half; bringing year-round beauty and character

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — shrub for full or half

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — which can grow up to 6 inches long, image 63

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; it typically reaches 12-15 ft in height and spreads equally wide, image 51

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8; its blooms possess a subtle

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — yellow flowers in the garden; is a captivating deciduous shrub notable for its unique flowering habit and striking fall

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — morph into a vibrant array of yellows; hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8

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

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — its blooms possess a subtle; 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) — Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8

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