Witch Hazel Shrub - Hamamelis Vernalis
Witch Hazel tree has unusual timing that brings a welcome splash of color in late fall. It often continues well into winter, making it one of the most rewarding additions to any landscape. Its vibrant yellow blooms in the spring make it a favorite among homeowners and avid gardeners.
Gardeners love this shrub for its resilience and adaptability. It thrives in various soils, grows well in sun or partial shade, and needs little attention once established. Its strong branching structure and textured bark provide interest year-round, while its spreading form makes it a natural choice for hedges, privacy screens, or woodland gardens.
At TN Nursery, every Witch Hazel shrub is freshly dug, carefully packaged, and guaranteed to arrive in excellent condition.Â
Plant Details - Witch Hazel Shrub
Family: Hamamelidaceae
Light Requirement:Â Full Sun
Water Needs: Moist
Height:Â 15 - 20 ft.
Spread: 15 – 20 ft.
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Color: Yellow
Wildlife Value: Attracts bees
Landscape Uses and Maintenance – Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel is a great tree that will complement your yard in any capacity: as a focal point, as a living fence, or as an understory plant in your woodland garden. It is also an excellent option for hedging. This plant has large, green, unique leaves during the spring and summer that will turn golden yellow with its fall color change.Â
This is a deciduous plant, but some leaves will remain on the tree. Pick the remaining dried brown leaves off if you prefer a cleaner look when in bloom. The flowers are fragrant and can be enjoyed from afar but are better enjoyed up close. They are unique, with four long, spindly petals that seem to twist.
This is a low-maintenance plant that will need very little care after initial planting. It is attractive to bees, flies, and butterflies. Animals, including turkeys, will eat the seeds.This tree is tolerant of deer and other mammals, but it is recommended to protect it with caging or other means while it is young and easily damaged.
Noteworthy Characteristics of Witch HazelÂ
Witch Hazel can be planted under Black Walnut trees. Seeds will project themselves up to thirty feet away from the mother plant. This tree is a host plant for many butterflies, including the Spring Azure Butterfly.
