Vernal Witchhazel
Hamamelis vernalis
Hamamelidaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
6–10 ft
Spread
10-15 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Well Drained To Moist
Soil pH
acidic
Water
Moderate to high
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 4a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
January to April
Fall Color
Red, yellow
Origin
from Missouri to Louisiana and Oklahoma
Watch for this season
Root weevilModerate
Adult Emergence & Foliar Feeding
Pests: Regionally Documented (1)
Data Maturity Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.