Hamamelis virginiana
$62.00 / 3G
Native Witchhazel ·
Our Hamamelis virginiana, also known as Native Witchhazel, is a beautiful addition to any garden. This deciduous tree is known for its unique, spidery flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring. The leaves turn a vibrant yellow in the fall, adding a pop of color to your landscape. Hardy and easy to care for, this tree is a great choice for adding interest to your outdoor space.
Description
Hamamelis virginiana, commonly known as Native Witchhazel, is a woody landscape shrub valued for its cream or tan, gold or yellow, red or burgundy, and white flowers during fall and winter. It typically matures 15–30 feet tall and 15–20 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Eastern North America. Flowers are pollinated by noctuid moths. In the landscape, it works well in border, flowering tree, and hedge. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer, erosion, and fire.
Benefits
Adds long-term structure, shade, and a sense of permanence to the landscape. Brings more movement to the garden by drawing butterflies and other pollinators. Fits naturally into Mid-Atlantic planting palettes and habitat-minded gardens.
Features
Strong showy flowers late winter; matures about 20 - 40 ft tall and 15 - 30 ft wide; regional native species
Usage/Use
Specimen tree, shade tree, street tree, wildlife planting
| Hamamelis virginiana | |
| Native Witchhazel | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part sun with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Deep, well-drained garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| North America | |
| Locally Native | |
| Yes | |
| Eastern North America | |
| No |
| 5 - 9 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 20 - 40 ft | |
| 15 - 30 ft | |
| Wide | |
| 15 - 30 ft |
| Yes | |
| On Old Wood | |
| Late Winter | |
| None | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Butterflies | |
| Woodland Edge of Savanna | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Specimen | |
| Upright | |
| Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Medium | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |