Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Description

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) shrubs grow best in full sun with rich, well-draining soil. This shrub is the last to bloom in fall, providing clusters of beautiful yellow, ribbon-like flowers.  Witch Hazel is a wonderful addition to your landscape if you are looking for a late-season food source for a variety of wildlife and pollinators. It is best to fence young plants for a few years.

 

Light: Full Sun

Moisture: Medium to Dry

Soil Type: Well-Drained, Rich Soil

Soil pH: 4.5-6.5

Average Height: Up to 30 Feet

Flowers: Fragrant, Cream to Bright Yellow; Four long, crinkled, ribbon-like petals

Bloom Time: October to December

Native Region: Eastern North America

Wildlife: Provides late-season fruit and seed for a wide variety of wildlife (grouse, deer, turkey, rabbit, bear, beaver), as well as nectar for over 60 species of moths and butterflies