Hamamelis × intermedia
hybrid witch hazel
A variable group ofdeciduous shrubs to 4m tall and wide. Broadly ovate green leaves to 15cm longturn attractive shades of orange and yellow in autumn.Slightly scented, spider-like flowers with twisted petals in shades of yellow, orange or red are borne on bare stems from midwinter to early spring
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange Red Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Orange Yellow | |||
| Winter | Orange Red Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Hamamelidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Hamamelis are deciduous shrubs with broadly ovate or rounded leaves, sometimes colouring well in autumn, and fragrant yellow to red flowers with 4 narrow petals, borne on the leafless branches in late winter and early spring, or in autumn
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in an open but unexposed site. Will tolerate deep, humus-rich soils over chalk. See hamamelis cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by grafting in late winter. Budding can be carried out in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to coral spot, honey fungus, phytophthora root rot and powdery mildews
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