Witch-Hazel, American
Price range: $21.00 through $50.00
Description
| American Witch-hazel | ||
| Description | American witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), also known as striped or spotted alder, is a small tree or tall shrub. Witch-hazel is a great plant with unique features. It has crooked, spreading branches and aromatic flowers in fall to winter. Its unique bloom period makes it a great ornamental accent and important for pollinators. Its lettuce green leaves maintain color late into fall and then turns into gold. The aromatic extract of the leaves, twigs, and bark is used as a mild astringent. *Important to shade while young | |
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Seedling information
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Age | 0 – 2 years |
| Size | 12 – 18″ | |
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Size
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Height | 20 – 30 ft. |
| Spread | 12 – 20 ft. | |
| Growth rate | Medium | |
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Needs
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Sun | Part shade to shade |
| Water use | Medium | |
| Soil | Rich, well-drained soil | |
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Fruit
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Bloom time | September – December |
| Bloom color | Orange, yellow, green, brown | |
| Fruit type | Capsule | |
| Edible/Inedible | Inedible | |
| Nativeness | Native | |
| Benefits | Good for pollinators, ornamental, flowers | |
| Climate Change Hardiness | Unknown adaptability | |
Additional information
| Amount | 5 pack, 10 pack, 25 pack, 50 pack |
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