Witch Hazel — Hamamelis virginiana (GA Native Fall-Blooming Shrub)

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is one of the most uniquely magical of all native shrubs — a GA native and Eastern North American native large deciduous shrub celebrated for its extraordinary fall flowering season, when after the wavy oblate leaves turn butter-yellow and drop, the bare branches suddenly burst into clusters of intensely fragrant, unusual flowers with distinctive narrow, ribbon-like yellow petals that curl and twist in a charming, spidery display, providing one of the last and most unexpected floral performances in the fall and early winter garden. Beyond its ornamental appeal, Witch Hazel has a long history as a medicinal plant — widely used in herbal medicines for its anti-inflammatory properties and in cosmetics and skincare for its ability to soothe and repair sensitive skin. Adaptable and low-maintenance, it thrives in full sun to part sun with moist, acidic, well-drained soils. Remove suckers as needed to prevent spreading. Hardy to Zone 4.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. No serious diseases or pest issues. Remove suckers to prevent suckering and spreading.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Urban Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Lenten Rose, Clematis, Redbud

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.