Hamamelis virginiana
common witch hazel
Notes:
Suckers from base.
Slower growth in drier soils. Drought tolerance is debated, as is salt tolerance (Dove/Woolridge claiming it but JerseyYards.org and the USDA denying it). White Oak, Dove/Woolridge, and JerseyYards.org all assert sandy soil tolerance.
Native to rich woodlands.
'Harvest Moon' has larger, abundant, and later flowers (usually after the leaves fall, unlike the species).
Sources: White Oak, Sunset, Dove/Woolridge, NCSU, UFL, Stoecklein, JerseyYards.org, AHS, USDA, Bir, Dirr/Warren.
Tags:
acidic soil preferred
aromatic foliage
attracts:bees
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
attracts:butterflies
attracts:larval host
attracts:mammals
branches strong
clay tolerant
coarse texture
deer resistant
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fall color notable
fire risk low
form:multi-trunked
form:shrub
form:tree
fragrant flowers
habit:rounded
habit:spreading/wide
habit:vase
litter:minimal
long-lived
native:eastern North America
open canopy
part shade preferred
persistence:deciduous
pest/disease free
rich soil preferred
roots:low damage potential
sandy soil tolerant
showy flowers
stoloniferous/suckering
type:broadleaf
use:border
use:container
use:cut flowers
use:hedge
use:mass planting
use:naturalizing
use:screen
use:specimen
water:regular
wind tolerant
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