Hamamelis vernalis

Fine autumn color and yellow flowers in winter make this a good standalone native shrub. But more often it's used as rootstock in witch hazel grafting programs. It grows with wet feet in the wild but in cultivation appreciates it a little drier.

Plant Details

Common Name Vernal Witch Hazel
Growth Habit Shrub
Hardiness Zone 5–8
Mature Height 15'-20'
Mature Width 15'-20'
Flowering Season Late Winter
Flower Color Yellow
Foliage Color Green
Fall Color Yellow
Plant Features Flowering, Fall Color, Attracts Pollinators, Cold Hardy, and Native to North America

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