Virginian witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a shrub that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: Virginian witch hazel, American witch hazel, snapping hazel nut, spotted alder or winter bloom.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Virginian witch hazel, American witch hazel, snapping hazel nut, spotted alder, winter bloom
Scientific name: Hamamelis virginiana
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Virginian witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Virginian witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) – Downtowngal, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
