Bring year-round charm to your landscape with American Witch Hazel Seeds, the native Hamamelis virginiana known for its stunning yellow blooms and distinctive fragrance. This deciduous shrub or small tree adds interest to gardens when most other plants are dormant, blooming in late fall to early winter.
Ideal for woodland gardens, borders, and native landscaping, American Witch Hazel offers a beautiful branching structure, textured bark, and bright golden flowers that attract pollinators such as bees. Once established, it is cold-hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, making it perfect for home gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike.
Features
- Produces unique yellow ribbon-shaped flowers in fall and early winter
- Native North American species perfect for natural landscapes
- Cold-hardy and drought-resistant once established
- Provides seasonal interest and winter color
- Excellent for pollinator and wildlife gardens
- Grows as a large shrub or small ornamental tree
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Hamamelis virginiana
- Common Name: American Witch Hazel
- Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub / Small Tree
- Mature Height: 10–20 feet (3–6 m)
- Spread: 10–15 feet (3–4.5 m)
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Foliage: Medium green leaves turning golden in autumn
- Bloom Time: Fall to early winter
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, loamy soil
- Soil pH: 5.5–7.0
- Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
- Temperature Range: 40–85°F (4–29°C)
- Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
- Season: Spring sowing recommended
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Conventional
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Companion Plants: Dogwood, Viburnum, Redbud, Serviceberry
Planting Guide
- Seed Stratification: For best germination, cold stratify seeds for 60–90 days in moist sand or peat at 40°F (4°C).
- Sowing: After stratification, sow seeds ½ inch deep in well-draining soil mix.
- Light: Place in bright, indirect light or partial shade.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not saturated.
- Germination: Seeds may germinate slowly—expect sprouts in 2–3 months.
- Transplanting: When seedlings are 3–4 inches tall, move them outdoors after frost risk has passed.
- Care: Water regularly until established; mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
