Hamamelis virginiana L.
This native shrub's yellow flowers are among the last to bloom in the fall, though they are sometimes obscured by the foliage. A year after flowering, the fruit capsules ripen and crack apart to release seeds that attract birds. tolerant of clay soil and salt from roads. In a naturalized environment, this plant makes an excellent specimen.
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Season of Interest | Fall |
| Height | 10' - 15' (ft), 15' - 25' (ft), 25' - 35' (ft) |
| Spread | 15' - 25' (ft) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk |
| Soil PH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Specimen |
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American Witchhazel
Hamamelis virginiana L.
This native shrub's yellow flowers are among the last to bloom in the fall, though they are sometimes obscured by the foliage. A year after flowering, the fruit capsules ripen and crack apart to release seeds that attract birds. tolerant of clay soil and salt from roads. In a naturalized environment, this plant makes an excellent specimen. |
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