Species: Hamamelis x intermedia

(ham-ȧ-mē'lis in-tẽr-mē'di-ȧ)

Hamamelis x intermedia

Witchhazel Hybrids

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Numerous varieties mainly selected for bloom time, color, size, etc. A few of the most common are listed. For more cultivars as well as a ranking of winter foliage retention and flower fragrance go here: http://www.scottarboretum.org/publications/HamamelisReport.pdf

'Arnold's Promise', 'Diane', 'Jelena', 'Primavera', 'Ruby Glow', 'Sunburst', 'Westerstede'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree < 30 feet, Shrub > 8 feet

Height: 15'-20'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: upright oval outline in youth; more rounded and spreading with age

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 5a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Environmental Other: multi-stemmed, loosely branched

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

garden hybrid between H. japonica and H. mollis

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

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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