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Hamamelis Vernalis
Hamamelis vernalis
This fall-interest shrub produces yellow flowers that are some of the last to appear in fall and early winter and are long-lasting.
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Hamamelis Vernalis Ozark Witch Hazel for Sale Online
Hamamelis Vernalis Amethyst is an attractive, late fall-blooming, low-maintenance native shrub or small tree that grows best in part shade and medium-wet, slightly acidic soils.
Commonly called Ozark Witch Hazel, this tall shrub or small tree produces fragrant yellow flowers that open in mid-late January. When the seed capsule splits open in fall, 1-2 black seeds explode out of it, landing up to 30 feet away. Various birds and wildlife eat the seed after it falls to the ground. Witch-hazel has upright spreading branches that are perfect nesting sites for a variety of birds. Deep, golden yellow fall leaf color can be outstanding. Hamamelis Vernalis is an attractive late fall-blooming, low-maintenance native shrub or small tree that grows best in part shade and medium-wet, slightly acidic soils. The yellow flowers are one of the last to appear in fall and early winter and are long-lasting.
| Hardiness Zone: | 4-8 |
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| Mature Height: | 6 to 10 |
| Mature width: | 8 to 15 feet |
| Classification: | Broad leaved deciduous shrub |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Habit: | Upright habit, Vase shaped |
| Foliage: | Matte bluish-green changing to deep yellow fall color |
| Flower Color: | Pale yellow with red inner calyx from mid/late winter- early spring |
| Pruning Season: | Prune in spring after flowering |
| Soil Condition: | Any well drained soil including clay |
| Water Requirement: | Water well until established. |
