Witch Hazel is a fall-blooming deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. These fragrant, branch hugging, yellow flowers with ribbon petals grow in clusters after the foliage drops. The wavy oblate leaves turn yellow in fall. Best bloom in full sun and moist, acidic, well-drained soils. Witch Hazel is a common ingredient in many herbal medicines for its anti inflammatory properties or cosmetics for its ability to soothe and repair sensitive skin.* Type: Shrub Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height: 10' - 15' Spread: 10' - 15’ Spacing: 12’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Yellow Season of Interest: Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. No serious disease or issues. Remove suckers to prevent spreading. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Urban Garden, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Lenten Rose, Clematis, Redbud IMAGES: Nicholas A. Tonelli from Northeast Pennsylvania, USA, Top Mountain Trail (10) (14957656563), CC BY 2.0, (2) Famartin, 2016-10-20 14 07 43 American witch-hazel blossoms along Tranquility Court in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Krzysztof Golik, Hamamelis virginiana in Christchurch Botanic Gardens 01, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Nicholas A. Tonelli from Northeast Pennsylvania, USA, Shrubby (8064478686), CC BY 2.0 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown. *ServeScape does not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.
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