Common Witchhazel

Scientific Name
Hamamelis virginiana
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Fragrant yellow flowers with narrow petals, in autumn (October-November); autumn color is yellow.

Culture

Full sun to shade; moist, well-drained soil is best.

Notes

If left unpruned, this species has potential to grow to 25 or 30 feet, becoming treelike.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
12.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
20.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
12.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Mature Form

Rounded to broad rounded

Native Regions, Text

United States (and Illinois)

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Leaves of Common Witchhazel
picID
29419
Image
Form of Common Witchhazel
picID
29420
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Form of common witchhazel
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31114
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
341