Common Witchhazel (Bundle of 25)

$52.00

Description

Size: 18-24 / Age: 1-0 / Growth Rate: 1-2 feet per year. The Common Witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a small deciduous tree or large shrub native to eastern North America, prized for its unique late-season blooms and medicinal properties. It typically grows 15-30 feet tall with a spreading, rounded crown and irregular, arching branches that give it a graceful appearance. The leaves are oval, with wavy or slightly toothed edges, and a medium to dark green color that transitions to vibrant yellow in the fall. In late fall or early winter, after most trees have shed their leaves, the witchhazel produces clusters of distinctive, fragrant yellow flowers. These flowers have narrow, ribbon-like petals and provide unexpected color when most other plants are dormant. The bark is smooth and grayish-brown on young trees, becoming slightly rougher with age. Common witchhazel thrives in moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate partial to full shade, making it ideal for understory planting in forests or gardens. It is often used in landscaping for naturalized areas, woodland gardens, and as a specimen plant due to its unique flowering habit.