Hamamelis intermedia (Witch Hazel)

The genus Hamamelis is a group of 6 species of deciduous winter flowering shrubs, native to East Asia and North America. The leaves of these plants look very similar to our own native Hazel (Corylus avellana), though they are not related.

Hamamelis intermedia is the hybrid of a cross be- tween Hamamelis mollis (China) and Hamamelis japonica (Japan).

This large shrub /small tree is available from January Deepdale Trees as both a multistem and standard 2011 tree in a range of varieties.

Plant Profile

Name: Hamamelis intermedia

Common Name: Witch Hazel

Family: Hamamelidaceae

Height: 3-4m high x 3-4m wide

Shape: Medium-large shrub, forming a wide funnel shape

Demands: Sun-very light shade, Acid-slightly alkaline, well drained soils

Flowers: Intensely colourful and fragrant winter/ early spring flowers. Flowering time and colour is dependent on the variety

Fruit: Small, brown, oval capsules

Autumn Colour: Yellow/Orange/Red

2.5 - 3.0m multi-stem in Air-Pot

Deepdale Trees Ltd., Tithe Farm, Hatley Road, Potton, Sandy, Beds. SG19 2DX. Tel: 01767 26 26 36 www.deepdale-trees.co.uk Hamamelis intermedia (Witch Hazel)

Hamamelis ‘Diane’ 40/45cm girth ‘Feuerzauber’ 3-4m multistem

‘Westerstede’ 2-3m multistem Autumn colour Stunning Winter Flowers

Variety Flower Colour Flowering Time Scent ‘Arnold Promise’ Brilliant Yellow Late None ‘Diane’ Bronze red Late Slight Scent ‘Feuerzauber’ Brilliant Red Middle Very Fragrant ‘Jelena’ Yellow/Orange Early Slight Scent ‘Pallida’ Light Yellow Early Very Fragrant ‘Westerstede’ Light Yellow Late None

Deepdale Trees Ltd., Tithe Farm, Hatley Road, Potton, Sandy, Beds. SG19 2DX. Tel: 01767 26 26 36 www.deepdale-trees.co.uk