Hamamelis virginiana

Common Witchhazel, Virginian Witchhazel

Family: Hamamelidaceae Witch Hazel


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 3B - 8B
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Fall and Winter
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, specimen, woodland garden
Height 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, vase
Attributes and features Native to North America