Witchhazel
American Witchhazel
Hamamelis virginiana
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Quick facts
- Mature size
- — 15–20 ft tall · 10–15 ft wide
- Growth speed
- — Medium — 1–2 ft of new growth a year
- Sunlight
- — Part shade (4–6 hrs)
- Soil
- — Average / moist
- Good for
- — Wildlife food & habitat · Yard, shade & beauty · Pollinators
- Wildlife
- — American witchhazel provides valuable wildlife habitat, offering late-season nectar for pollinators and nutritious seeds for birds and small mammals.
About this species
American witchhazel is a unique native shrub or small tree known for its unusual flowering time and distinctive flowers with ribbon-like petals. Blooming in late fall—often after most other plants have gone dormant—it produces clusters of fragrant yellow blossoms that brighten woodland understories when little else is in bloom. Its wavy-edged leaves turn warm shades of yellow in autumn, adding seasonal interest before dropping. Witchhazel thrives in moist, well-drained soils and partial shade, making it common along forest edges, slopes, and streambanks across Ohio. With its late-season flowers, ecological benefits, and graceful form, American witchhazel is a valuable and eye-catching addition to natural landscapes.
Planting notes
American witchhazel benefits from consistent moisture during establishment but generally requires little pruning or maintenance once mature.