Witch-Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Native Perennial small understory tree, often multi-trunked, spreading branches form an irregular, open crown. Typically grows to 10-15′  but can reach 35′ in height. (grows 12-24" per year can take 6-8 years before they flower.

New leaves emerge reddish-bronze in the spring, and turn a brilliant gold in the fall.

Has wispy fragrant yellow flowers that appear in late fall and remain well into winter. The flowers are self-fertile and pollination is carried out by small flies and bees, along with several species of winter moths – which are active on cold nights. Bloom Time: October, November, December

Pruning before summer to ensure it will bloom in the fall.

Tolerates: Full ,Part Sun ,to Shade (although does best in Part Shade North facing gardens with wet to medium soils(can tolerate poor soils as long as they are wet-medium.  With Full sun it forms fuller, more symmetrical plants but may require more watering.  When the seeds mature they open suddenly, with an audible popping sound, and are spring as far as 30 feet from the mother tree. This seed dispersal can create an understory grove.  

Benefits: Attracts late season pollinators :owl moths, gnats & late season bees. Provides shelter for butterflies and moths. Seeds are a food source for birds and mammals.

It is still used today in skin care products.

Order early very limited supply- Pick up in the fall (the best time to plant trees & shrubs)

1yr+ seedling approx. 18-24"