Hamamelis vernalis
Vernal Witchhazel
Attractive gray bark. Covered with small ribbon-like pale yellow to slightly reddish, fragrant flowers in very early spring, preceding foliage. Use in groupings, specimens or screens.
- Height: 6' – 8'
- Width: 8' – 12'
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Bloom Time: March, April
- Hardiness Zone: 4 To 8
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Plant Characteristics - Hamamelis vernalis
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Attributes
- Fall Color
- Fragrant Flower
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Pollinators
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Rounded
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Light Conditions
- Sun to Part Shade
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Native Plant Community
- Mesic Prairie
- Savanna
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Flower Color
- Yellow
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Flower Hue
- Medium
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Flower Type
- Cyme
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Flower Height
- Entire Hgt
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Flower Size
- 1/2"
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Prune Time
- After Blooming
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- North America
Possible Substitutions for Hamamelis vernalis
Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'
Dwarf Burning Bush
Matching Attributes
- Height: 6' – 8'
- Foliage Color: Green
- Flower Color: Yellow
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Matching Attributes
- Height: 6' – 8'
- Foliage Color: Green
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Matching Attributes
- Height: 6' – 8'
- Foliage Color: Green
