Ribbon-like yellow flowers brighten this large native shrub in fall, when most garden plants have finished blooming. Golden autumn foliage adds another reason to give witchhazel a prominent place.
Plant it along a woodland edge or in a roomy mixed border with moist, well-drained soil.
Plant Details
- Growth habit: Deciduous shrub or small tree
- Mature size: About 15–30 ft tall and 15–20 ft wide
- Bloom color: Yellow
- Bloom season: Fall
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Regular moisture; avoid prolonged drought
- Soil: Moist, humus-rich, acidic, well-drained soil
- Hardiness: USDA zones 3–9
- Wildlife value: Flowers support moths; seeds feed birds and small mammals
- Best uses: Woodland edges, screens, and specimen plantings
- Native range: Eastern North America
- New England status: Native in all six New England states, including Maine
Allow room for its spreading canopy; prune for shape in early spring only when needed.
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