Hamamelis

Witch hazel. About 6 species of deciduous shrubs or small trees of temperate eastern North America and temperate eastern Asia. Flowering of witch hazels often occurs during fall, winter, or early spring, when few other woody plants are in flower. Cultivated as ornamentals, and sometimes used medicinally

virginiana

decid shr or tree • ht 15-20' • zones 3-8

common witch hazel

native, screen, sun - shade
e and cent N Amer

An interesting, long-lived native, it bears conspicuous yellow flowers with strap-like petals from September until November or December. The seeds, which ripen a year later, are explosively propelled from the seed capsule for a distance of up to 15-20'. When grown in full sun, it tends to develop into a large, rounded shrub. Quite tolerant of shade, but when grown there is more inclined to develop an open, irregular form. Prefers moist soil, but is quite adaptable in its soil requirements.

4¼" pot, 8-12" tall, cat # 2A8W1 $12.95 each / 3+, $12.50 ea.
frac12;gal., 12-24" tall, cat # 2A8W2 $19.95 each.