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.

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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

Large shrub that is an ideal accent in the woodland garden or as a hedge. Will grow best in eastern and central Kansas.

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