Vernal Witch Hazel
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Vernal Witch Hazel |
| Botanical Name | Hamamelis vernalis |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Mature Height | 8 to 10 ft |
| Mature Width | 10 to 12 ft |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Bloom Color | Yellow-red |
| Bloom Interest | Showy,Fragrant |
| Bloom Period | January to April |
| Seasonal Interest | Spring |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
| Attributes | Clay Soil, Deer Resistent |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 to 8 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Water when soil is dry to the touch, probably once a week when newly planted. |
| Fertilize Notes | Fertilize in spring with a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer. |
| Prune Notes | Remove suckers at ground level. Prune after early spring bloom. Vigorous new growth can be removed up to one half. Cut back to outward facing buds. |