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Species: Hamamelis virginiana

(ham-ah-mee'lis ver-jin-i-ay'nah)

Hamamelis virginiana

Common Witchhazel

Found on Course Walks

Low pH

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Harvest Moon', 'Little Susie'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub > 8 feet

15' - 25' (spread 15' - 25')

Deciduous

tolerant of shade

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade, Shade

4a

Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

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

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

native to North America (Canada to Georgia; west to Nebraska and Arkansas)

Native Range Map

Native Range Map Image

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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