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Witch Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana
Deciduous ShrubWitch Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana
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Light
Sun – Shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Any
Size
15-20'
Bloom
Yellow, Oct–Nov
Why Grow It
Deer Resistant
Great for gardens without fencing
Winter Interest
Beautiful structure in the cold months
Fragrant
Enjoy its lovely natural scent
Caterpillar Host
Feeds caterpillars of native moths & butterflies
Did You Know?
Blooms in late October–November when almost nothing else is flowering — a true garden surprise.
Pollinated by owlet moths that fly in cold late-fall weather when other insects are dormant.
Seed capsules explode when ripe, shooting seeds up to 30 feet from the parent plant!
Wildlife Value
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Moth Pollinated
Owlet moths brave the cold to pollinate these late-season flowers
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Bird Shelter
Large spreading form provides excellent year-round bird habitat
Good Companions
🍃 Christmas Fern
🌿 Wild Ginger
⭐ Black Cohosh
Planting Guide
- Plant in part shade to shade in moist, acidic to neutral soil
- Give it room — mature specimens spread 15–20 feet wide
- Prune only right after flowering if needed; blooms form on old wood
Plant Details
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