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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 5–9Climate Temperate
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — Witch Hazel is prized for its vibrant fall foliage and unique

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) — shrub for full or half; bringing year-round beauty and character, image 75
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — this shrub is a resilient and stunning addition to any temperate garden; it may require minimal pruning to, image 71
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis X Intermedia) — bringing year-round beauty and character; commonly known as Witch Hazel, image 72

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