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Hamamelis mollis
Hamamelis, Witch Hazel
Origin: Native to China.
Mike's
Opinion
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The Chinese Witch Hazel is a medium to tall deciduous shrub often a multi-stemmed specimen producing yellow "spider-like" flowers in late autumn.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Hamamadaceae |
| Genus |
| Hamamelis |
| Species |
| mollis |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 9 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 15 |
| Height |
| 3 - 4.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| The leaves of the plant are green until autumn when they turn gold or yellow before falling from the plant. |
| Landscape |
| Most often used in borders of gardens amongst other shrubs since out of bloom it has little aesthetic value. Also suited to woodland and natural landscape use. |
| Shape |
| A fairly tall upright shrub, with multiple stemmed branching. It has a vase-like shape reaching 3 - 4.5 m. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Witch Hazel is usually immune to pests and diseases, but is prone to the Japanese beetle which consumes the plant’s foliage. The plant is resistant to deer. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Hamamelis mollis has a smooth ashy-grey to brown bark. |
| Leaf Description |
| This plant has a green foliage that changes yellow-gold towards autumn, leaves are oval to ovate in shape. |
| Flower Description |
| The elongated flowers have four petals, which give it its distinct appearance. They do not suffer damage in the winter when temperatures drop below freezing. |
| Fruit Description |
| The fruit capsule contains two individual black seeds. |
| Colour Description |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Witch Hazel has been used to create medicinal products, such as anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant creams, ointments and soothing medication for a variety of conditions and infections. |
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