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Photo Credits:
W. Mark and J. Reimer
Illustrations by Robert O'Brien

Photo Locations:
Arnold Arboretum - Boston, MA and Finch Arboretum - Spokane, WA

 WITCH HAZEL
Hamamelis × intermedia

General Notes

     Utility friendly tree. Good fall color and winter flowering. Variety 'Primavera' has yellow flowers and yellow fall foliage. Has fragrant flower.

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• Hamamelis × intermedia - Hamamelidaceae
• Synonyms: Hamamelis intermedia
  
• Habit: Spreading
  Has Deciduous foliage.
• Shape: Rounded or Vase
• Sunset Zones: 3 - 7 and 15 - 17
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
• Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Moist Soil
• Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
• Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Neutral
• Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
• Height: 20 feet
• Growth Rate: 24 Inches per Season
• Landscape Use: Screen
• Longevity: 50 to 150 years
• Leaves: Round Gray Green. Red, Gold, Orange or Multicolored in Fall. Deciduous.
• Flowers: Showy, Fragrant, Orange, Red or Yellow. Flowers in Winter. Has separate male and female flowers on the same tree (monoecious).
• Fruit: Brown or Yellow Capsule, Medium (0.50 - 1.50 inches), fruiting in Fall.
• Bark: Dark Brown or Dark Gray, Smooth
• Shading Capacity: Rated as Moderate in Leaf and Low out of Leaf.
• Branch Strength: Rated as Strong
• Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
• Root Damage Potential: Rated as Low
• Health Hazard: None Known

Cite This Page:
SelecTree. "Hamamelis × intermedia Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 21, 2013.
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