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Hamamelis virginiana

Hamamelis virginiana

Common witch hazel, American witch hazel

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Description

Hamamelis virginiana (American witch hazel) is naturally found in the eastern half of North America and was first described in the 18th century. The shrub is larger than other witch hazels, five to eight metres tall and wide, with lots of branches and a wide, vase-shaped habit. Hamamelis virginiana is generally used as a rootstock for the intermedia cultivars.

Hamamelis virginiana is an outlier among the witch hazels when it comes to the blossom period. Sometimes the blossom begins in September when the leaves are still green or in October, as the leaves change to their autumn colour. But, in other years, the American witch hazel does not blossom until after the leaves fall in December. The yellow, fragrant flowers are small but very numerous, which means the blossom is still striking. The autumn colour is bright yellow to warm brown.

Hamamelis virginiana needs sufficient space and a location in the full sun or light shade in an acidic and moist soil. The shrub thrives in all soil types, as long as the soil is nutrient rich and has good permeability. For the first year after planting, a Hamamelis must absolutely not be allowed to dry out. Prune the American witch hazel in the early spring to retain the shape. You should mainly prune the rising shoots from the rootstock, the dead wood and crossing branches. If further pruning is necessary, only prune twigs that are the thickness of a pencil.

Types of planting

Tree types

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Use

Location

park central reservation large garden cemetery

Pavement

none none

Characteristics

Crown shape

wide vase-shaped wide vase-shaped

Crown structure

semi-open semi-open

Height

5 - 8 m

Width

5 - 8 m

Winter hardiness zone

5B - 9A

Aspects

Wind

slightly tolerant to wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay peaty heavy clay light clay sand loamy soil all soils

Nutrient level

moderately rich in nutrients rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

moist

Light requirements

sun partial shade

pH range

acidic
4.5 - 6.5

Host plant/forage plant

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Seasonal colours

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Flowers

Flowers

heads singular small scented

Flower colour

pale yellow

Flowering period

September - December

Leaves

Leaf colour

dark green

Leaves

deciduous obovate rough

Autumn colour

yellow

Fruits

Fruit colour

brown

Fruits

discrete small nut

Bark

Bark colour

pale brown

Bark

smooth

Twigs

Twig colour

brown

Twigs

bare

Root system

Root system

deep shallow coarse roots tap root

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A plant's winter hardiness is the coldest area in which it is frost-resistant. This is based on the average annual minimum temperature. Winter hardiness zones are thirteen different frost zones in steps of 5.5 degrees Celsius. This format is an international standard for the hardiness of plants. The zones in which the plant is frost-resistant are always included in the description of trees and other vegetation.

Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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