AMERICAN WITCH HAZEL
Hamamelis virginiana
FAMILY Hamamelidaceae
SYNONYMS
ADDITIONAL COMMON NAMES
WITCH HAZEL
COMMON WITCH HAZEL
WINTERBLOOM
AMERICAN WITCHHAZEL
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See: all Hamamelis
GENERAL INFO
Medicinal value. Good for moist, shady areas. Flowers not very conspicuous. Although it can grow to 25 feet, it is usually much shorter.
Native range: Eastern North AmericaHorticultural use: Screen
Native range: Eastern North AmericaHorticultural use: Screen
TREE CHARACTERISTICS
Tree Shape: RoundedFoliage Type: DeciduousMaximum Tree Height: 15 feetCanopy Width: 10-15 feetGrowth Rate: ~12 in/yearLeaf Arrangement and Leaf Form: Alternate, SimpleLeaf Shape: OvalLeaf color: Dark GreenFall Color: YesFlowers: FragrantFlower Color: YellowFlower Time: WinterFruit: Medium Brown or Yellow CapsuleFruiting time: FallBark Color: Light Green, Scaly, SmoothLitter Type: Dry Fruit
SITE CONDITIONS
Recommended Planting Area: 2' to 4'Water Use Rating: MediumSunset Climate Zone: 1 - 9, 14 - 16, 18 - 21Shade Tolerance: NoUSDA Hardiness Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Soil Texture: LoamSoil pH: Slightly Acidic to Very AlkalineSalt Tolerance: Low
CONSIDERATIONS
Branch Strength: StrongRoot Damage Potential: LowPotential health issues: AllergyDisease and Pest susceptibility: Armillaria, Root Rot and Gypsy MothUtility Friendly: Yes
External Resources
CITE THIS TREE
"SelecTree. UFEI. "Hamamelis virginiana Tree Record." 1995-2025. Cal
Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. Accessed on May 25, 2025."
< https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/693 >
< https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/693 >
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