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Hamamelis vernalis (Ozark Witchhazel, Vernal Witchhazel)

Hamamelis vernalis and Hamamelis virginiana, both native to eastern North America, are multi-stemmed large shrubs or small trees valued for their unique flowers and bloom time. The two species are primarily separated by habitat, flowering period, flower color and petal length, and the form or habit of the plant. Hamamelis vernalis, the spring blooming witchhazel, is a shrub.

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  • Arabic Name: بندق الساحرة

    Pronunciation: Ham-ah-MAY-lis Ver-NAL-is

  • Plant type: Tree, Shrub

  • Origin: Eastern North America

  • Heat Zones: 1 to 9

    Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9

  • Uses: Screen, Hedge, Border Plant, Windbreak

  • Size/Shape

    Growth Rate: Moderate

    Tree Shape: Round, Upright

    Canopy Symmetry: Irregular

    Canopy Density: Dense

    Canopy Texture: Fine

    Height at Maturity: 1.5 to 3 m

    Spread at Maturity: 1.5 to 3 meters

    Time to Ultimate Height: 5 to 10 Years, 10 to 20 Years

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  • Foliage

    Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

    Leaf Persistance: Deciduous

    Leaf Type: Simple

    Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm

    Leaf Shape: Obovate

    Leaf Scent: Pleasant

    Color(growing season): Green

    Color(changing season): Yellow

  • Flower

    Flower Showiness: Yes

    Flower Size Range: 1.5 - 3

    Flower Scent: Pleasant

    Flower Color: Yellow, Orange, Red

    Seasons: Winter

  • Trunk

    Trunk has Crownshaft: No

    Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Suspected to breakage

    Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked, Can be trained to one trunk

    Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy, Smooth

  • Fruit

    Fruit Type: Capsule

    Fruit Showiness: No

    Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3

    Fruit Color: Green

    Seasons: Winter

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  • Tolerance

  • Requirements

    Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

    Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral

    Water Requirements: High, Moderate

    Light Requirements: Full, Part

  • Management

    Invasive Potential: No

    Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: Yes

    Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure

    Diseases: Fungus

    Edible Parts: None

    Plant Propagation: Seed

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