Large shrub that is an ideal accent in the woodland garden or as a hedge. Will grow best in eastern and central Kansas.
Hamamelis vernalis
Vernal Witchazel
Tips for Homeowners:
Prune to remove dead branches and remove suckers (new shoots from the base) to prevent any unwanted spreading.
Rate this Plant:
Native shrub is perfect for naturalizing and has ornamental features from spring all the way through winter.
- Fragrant flowers bloom in late winter
- Yellow/orange/red flowers
- Golden yellow fall foliage
Height: 6-10 ft
Spread: 8-15 ft
Zone: 4-8
Color: Yellow
Interesting Notes about Vernal Witchazel:
Nature really surprises with this shrub! In the winter when only snow and dried branches are expected, Vernal Witchazel delivers beautiful yellow to orange-red flowers, with a bonus spicy fragrance. The rest of the season presents foliage that changes color from start to finish and some of the leaves will last into winter. Birds are attracted to the seed capsules that mature in early fall.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Winter Interest
- Low Maintenance
- Native
- Fragrant
- Naturalizing
- Mass Planting
- Fall Color
- Specimen
Foliage Color:
- Yellow
- Dark Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Winter
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water