Witch Hazel Shrub - Hamamelis virginiana

Witch Hazel is a deciduous tree that will have bright yellow blooms in the fall.

Plant Details - Witch Hazel

Family: Hamamelidaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Water Needs: Moist

Height:  15 - 20 ft.

Spread:  15 – 20 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Bloom Time: Fall

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. A great option for hedging.

This plant has large, green unique leaves during the spring and summer months that will turn a golden yellow with its fall color change. This is a deciduous plant, but some leaves will remain on the tree. If you prefer a cleaner look when in bloom, simply pick the remaining dried brown leaves off.

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.

Plant in full sun to partial shade. The best blooms will be seen in full sun.

This is a low maintenance plant that will need very little care after initial planting.

This plant will not need watering after initial planting. Tolerant of a variety of soil conditions, so plant in loamy to clay soils. Prefers well drained soil.

Fertilization is not necessary to the growth of this plant. You can put leaf mold or compost around the base of this tree to imitate the forest floor where it would naturally grow.

Attractive to bees, flies, and butterflies. Animals including turkeys and 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

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.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Winter

Bloom/Foliage Color

Yellow

Height at Maturity

Over 10 Feet

Care

Witch Hazel thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering, especially during dry spells. Prune in late summer to shape and remove dead branches. Spread a proportional fertilizer in early spring to sustain healthy growth and blooming.

Plant Reproduction

Witch Hazel spreads via seed dispersal and root suckers.

How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Shrubs

Bare root shrubs are a budget-friendly and efficient way to plant during the cooler months when they’re dormant. Before planting, soak the roots in water for 3–6 hours to rehydrate them. Choose a site with the appropriate light exposure for the species—most flowering shrubs prefer full to partial sun. Dig a hole wide enough to spread out the roots and deep enough so the crown (where the roots meet the stems) sits level with the soil surface.

Mound a bit of soil at the bottom of the hole, spread the roots over it, and backfill with native soil while gently firming it to remove air pockets. Water deeply after planting to settle the roots. Keep the soil moist but not soggy during the first growing season to encourage healthy establishment.

Mulch around the base (not touching the stems) to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune lightly to remove any broken branches and to shape after the first flush of growth. With minimal care, bare root shrubs will leaf out beautifully and grow into reliable, long-term landscape anchors.

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