Sunburst is an outstanding selection of intermedia witch hazel that has very nice light bright yellow blooms. It is comparable to Harvest Moon but as an intermedia it blooms mid-winter rather than fall. The button-like blooms on Sunburst will open up and unfurl ribbons of yellow blooms that smell like mild citrus with hints of spice. For us, these blooms herald the last days of winter. We know when we see and smell them that our grey snowy landscape will soon be alight with the sounds and colors of spring. Sunburst holds a nice vase like shape and keeps an upright form a result it tops out at 12 ft. tall and 8 ft. wide. It is a very hardy plant and has few problems with disease. Witch hazel is an under-appreciated plant in the United States, but most homes in Europe, particularly Germany, have at least one witch hazel in the garden. It grows best in well-drained soil rich in organic matter, but can tolerate some clay.
