Featured Plant
Common Witchhazel
This month's featured plant, Hamamelis virginiana, common witchhazel, is the last of the woody plants to flower. Typically, the yellow, fragrant, strap-like crumpled petals emerge during October and November, after foliage drop. The leaves turn shades of yellow in the fall and can be spectacular. A native shrub, the common witchhazel is valuable in a naturalistic border. 
Size: 15-20' in height and spread
Hardiness: Zone 3 to 8
Habit: Small tree or large shrub, with irregular, rounded open crown
Rate: Medium
Culture: Full sun or shade, avoid extremely dry situations
Last Modified: Friday, November 13, 2009 14:19