Witch Hazel
Shrub

Witch Hazel

Hamamelis

Spidery, fragrant blooms on bare branches when nothing else dares.

Bloom Season
Jan - Mar
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
10-20' tall
USDA Zones 3-8
Bloom Colors
Yellow
Orange
Red
Traits
△ Deer Resistant♣ Native Species❋ Fragrant❄ Winter Interest
Popular Witch Hazel Varieties
Arnold Promise Witch Hazel
Arnold Promise
Spidery yellow flowers with sweet fragrance on bare branches in late winter.
Pairs Well With
Snowdrop
Bulb
Hellebore
Perennial
Camellia
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ColorYellow flowersOrange flowersRed flowers
TypeAll shrubs
TraitsDeer ResistantNative SpeciesFragrantWinter Interest
MonthsWhat blooms in JanWhat blooms in FebWhat blooms in Mar
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