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Species: Hamamelis mollis

(ham-ah-mee'lis mol'is)

Hamamelis mollis

Chinese Witchhazel

Found on Course Walks

Low pH

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Brevipetala', 'Coombe Wood', 'Palida'

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree < 30 feet, Shrub > 8 feet

10' - 15' (spread 10' - 15')

Deciduous

neat, rounded shape (easily maintained)

sun or partial shade

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

5b

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

trouble free

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

native to China; transplant B & B

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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