Common Witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Shrub

Common Witchhazel
Hamamelis virginiana

Leaves of Common Witchhazel
Leaves of Common Witchhazel
 
Features
Fragrant yellow flowers with narrow petals, in autumn (October-November); autumn color is yellow.  
 
Culture
Full sun to shade; moist, well-drained soil is best. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
12-20 Feet
 
Size
Large
 
 
Mature Width
12-0 Feet
 
Mature Form
Rounded to broad rounded 
 
Native To:
United States (and Illinois) 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Uses
Naturalizing
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Yellow
 
 
Pests and Problems
 
Additional Notes
If left unpruned, this species has potential to grow to 25 or 30 feet, becoming treelike.

 

 
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