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Hamamelis vernalis

Vernal Witchhazel

An upright, vase-shaped shrub with small, ribbon-like, yellow or slightly reddish, fragrant flowers which open late winter or early spring. The foliage is medium to bright green, turning to an attractive golden-yellow in autumn.

  • »  Soft yellow, spidery, fragrant flowers
  • »  Textured, medium to bright green leaves
  • »  Leaves turn golden-yellow in the fall
  • »  Upright, vase-shaped, becoming oval with age
  • »  Bloom Time: Late winter or early spring

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:200-250 cm
  • Spread:175-200 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Oval
• Upright
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Hedge
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hamamelis vernalis

Tolerant of a range of soils and pH but grows best in a moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, in full sun to full shade. Removing suckers is recommended to keep colonies in check.