Large shrub that is an ideal accent in the woodland garden or as a hedge. Will grow best in eastern and central Kansas.
Hamamelis virginiana
Common Witchhazel
Tips for Homeowners:
Prune to remove dead branches and remove suckers (new shoots from the base) to prevent any unwanted spreading.
Rate this Plant:
Unusal and interesting, this beautiful native shrub has scented flowers that appear very late in the season after the leaves have dropped.
- Fragrant flowers bloom late in the fall
- Yellow flowers
- Fall color in shades of yellow
Height: 15-20 ft
Spread: 15-20 ft
Zone: 3-8
Color: Yellow
Interesting Notes about Common Witchhazel:
An interesting feature of this shrub is its seed capsules - after an entire season has passed they split open, expelling seeds up to a distance of 30 feet!
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Winter Interest
- Low Maintenance
- Native
- Fragrant
- Naturalizing
- Fall Color
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Yellow
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water