Taxonomy
Clade | angiosperm |
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 |
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 |
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