Common Witchhazel - Hamamelis virginiana
Photos courtesy of William Hoch  www1.uwex.edu/ces/landscapeplants
Photos courtesy of William Hoch  www1.uwex.edu/ces/landscapeplants
Common Name: 
Common Witchhazel
Latin Name: 
Hamamelis virginiana
Current Height: 
2ft
Cost: 
$25
Eventual Size at Maturity: 
Height - 15 ft; Spread - 15ft
Space Requirements: 
7ft from fences, paved surfaces or buildings
Form: 
small tree
Growth Rate: 
medium
Tolerates Standing Water: 
no
Light Required: 
full sun to ¾ shade
Fall Colour: 
yellow
Flowers: 
showy yellow flowers in fall
Fruit: 
small seed
Wildlife: 
fragrant fall flowers and attractive autumn colour
Shrub Tips: 
ideal for a shady garden