Witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Hamamelis virginiana

This small tree or tall shrub is often multi-trunked is most often found in the understory in moist woods. It tolerates wet soils, pollution, shade, and poor soil, but avoid extremely dry situations. The leaves and flowers are fragrant, and the yellow flower petals appear in the fall, persisting for some time after leaf drop.

Current Sale Size: 1 Gallon pot

Growth Rate: 

Soils: Loam, Clay

Moisture: Dry to Moist-Wet

Shade Tolerance: Part to full shade

Mature Height: 10-35 ft. often much shorter

Deer Damage Potential: High

Origin: Native

Uses: Naturalizing, Wildlife, Fall colors, Aromatic, Birds, Medicinal