Species: Hamamelis vernalis
(ham-ah-mee'lis vurr-nah'lis)
Vernal Witch Hazel
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
Several cultivars of exist for this native tree. For more cultivars as well as a ranking of winter foliage retention and flower fragrance go here: http://www.scottarboretum.org/publications/HamamelisReport.pdf
'Autumn Embers', 'Christmas Cheer', 'Lombart's Weeping', 'Sandra'Ornamental Characteristics
Tree < 30 feet
6' - 12' (spread 10' - 15')
Deciduous
mounded/rounded
tolerant of shade
Environmental Characteristics
7a
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
No diseases listed
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
Native to US (Missouri to Louisiana and Oklahoma)
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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