Japanese witch-hazel (Hamamelis japonica)

Japanese witch-hazel

A horizontally spreading hardy deciduous shrub or small tree it is notable for the slightly fragrant yellow blooms which clothe its naked branches in the depths of winter through to early spring. The green leaves follow and in favourable locations they turn yellow before dropping in fall.

Scientific classification

Species

Japanese witch-hazel (Hamamelis japonica)

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Shrub

Plant Type

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Cultivars

There are several recognized cultivars of Japanese witch-hazel, including the following common varieties :

Witch-hazels 'Aphrodite'Witch-hazels 'Pallida'Witch-hazels 'Arnold Promise'Witch-hazels 'Harry'Witch-hazels 'Strawberries and Cream'Witch-hazels 'Aurora'Witch-hazels 'Jelena'Witch-hazels 'Diane'

Care Guide for Japanese witch-hazel

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Japanese witch-hazel, native to temperate Japan, thrives with moderate moisture and periodic dryness. Water every 1-2 weeks, ensuring soil slightly dries in between. Its flowering vitality depends on watering and seasonal rainfall, highlighting its adaptation to balanced humidity in its natural habitat.

Pruning: Japanese witch-hazel is a deciduous shrub featuring fragrant, spidery yellow flowers in late winter. Pruning should be done in early spring, prioritizing dead branches, thinning for air circulation, and shape maintenance. Post-flowering pruning enhances growth, blooming, sunlight exposure, and pest resistance.

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