Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Hamamelidaceae |
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| Genus | Hamamelis |
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| Species | virginiana |
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| Common Name | witch-hazel |
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| iTree Code | HAVI4 |
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Plant Form
| Form | Shrub: multi-stemmed, with rounded or irregular spreading crown |
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| Height | 35 feet |
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| Spread | 35 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | wavy edged, large-toothed, broad elliptical shape, 3-6" long, 2-3.5" wide |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | smooth gray/brown; older stems, rough texture from lenticels |
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| Bud | terminal bud: naked (lacking scales), elongated, yellow to yellowish green, naked; floral bud: small, rounded |
Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
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| Twig | light gray/brown slightly hairy (pubescent), zig-zag appearance |
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| Flower | flowering occurs in autumn, yellow to yellowish green with thin, strappy petals; male and female organs on same flower (perfect) |
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| Fruit | distinctive, woody ovoid capsule containing 2 seeds, 4 rounded points at terminal end |
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| Fall Color | yellow |
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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 |
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| More Information | Visit External Site |
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