Hamamelis Virginiana

Hamamelis virginiana known as witch hazel common witch hazel and american witch hazel is a species of flowering shrub native to eastern north america from nova scotia west to minnesota and south to central florida to eastern texas.

Hamamelis virginiana. This native grows throughout northeast and southeast north america from nova scotia to florida and from the great lakes to eastern texas. Each flower consists of 4 golden ribbon like slightly twisted crinkled petals. Hamamelis virginiana known as common witch hazel is a fall blooming deciduous shrub or small tree that is native to woodlands forest margins and stream banks in eastern north america. It typically grows 15 20 tall with a similar spread in cultivation but can reach 30 tall in its native habitat.

Hamamelis virginiana witch hazel american witch hazel common witch hazel winterbloom snapping hazelnut striped alder spotted alder tobacco wood water witch hamamelidaceae witch hazel family. The genus name hamamelis is latin from the greek meaning a kind of medlar or service tree. Noted for its fantastic fall attributes hamamelis virginiana virginian witch hazel is an erect large deciduous shrub or small tree with sweetly scented bright yellow flowers in fall. Hamamelis virginiana nc state university and n c.

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