Foliage
Bud
Twig
Fruit
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Taxonomy
| Family | Hamamelidaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Hamamelis |
| Species | virginiana |
| Common Name | witch-hazel |
| iTree Code | HAVI4 |
Plant Form
| Form | Shrub: multi-stemmed, with rounded or irregular spreading crown |
|---|---|
| Height | 35 feet |
| Spread | 35 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | wavy edged, large-toothed, broad elliptical shape, 3-6" long, 2-3.5" wide | Leaf Type
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Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | smooth gray/brown; older stems, rough texture from lenticels | ||
| Bud | terminal bud: naked (lacking scales), elongated, yellow to yellowish green, naked; floral bud: small, rounded | Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
| Twig | light gray/brown slightly hairy (pubescent), zig-zag appearance | ||
| Flower | flowering occurs in autumn, yellow to yellowish green with thin, strappy petals; male and female organs on same flower (perfect) | ||
| Fruit | distinctive, woody ovoid capsule containing 2 seeds, 4 rounded points at terminal end | ||
| Fall Color | yellow | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 3b | Min | 6.0 | Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 8a | Max | 6.5 | Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerant | Intolerant | Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
| More Information | Visit External Site |