Common Witchhazel

Witchhazel is permanently out of stock.
Cost: $25 per 10 tree bundle
Size: 12-18
Age: 1-0
Habitat: Dry

Common Witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Type:  Deciduous shrub

Range: Throughout North America

Typical Mature Height:  This small tree or tall shrub is often multi-trunked and usually grows 10-15 ft.

Light Requirements:  grows well in shade to partial sun

Soils:  Partial dry to dry soils

Habitat:  Woods and thickets

Wildlife:  Birds eat the fruits (small brown capsules). Browsed by deer and beaver. Seeds-granivorous birds, Seeds-Small mammal

Uses:  the floral display of witch hazel is unique. Its fragrant, yellow flowers with strap-like, crumpled petals appear in the fall, persisting for some time after leaf drop. Lettuce-green, deciduous leaves maintain a rich consistency into fall when they turn brilliant gold. Bark is smooth and gray.