Hamamelis x intermedia
'Arnold Promise'
Arnold Promise Witch Hazel or Hamamelis
Family |
Hamamelidaceae |
Genus |
Hamamelis |
Species |
x intermedia |
Cultivar |
'Arnold Promise' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
Pronunciation |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
5 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
6a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-51 - (-21) |
Temperature (°F) |
-60 - (-5) |
Height |
2.5 - 4 m |
Spread |
2.5 - 4 m |
General Description |
Large deciduous shrub with a open habit. |
Landscape |
Flower borders and informal gardens. |
Cultivation |
Best grown in acid to neutral well drained soil. |
Growth |
Medium |
ID Characteristic |
Broad ovate leaves with small bright yellow flowers. |
Pests |
No major issues. |
Propagation |
The plant can be propagated through softwood cuttings, or it can be grafted in the winter. When propagating via softwood cuttings, keep cuttings moist for 8-10 weeks, with bottom heat of 20 °C either under mist or in a high humidity environment until well rooted, transplant into individual containers to grow on. Otherwise, grafting takes place onto the rootstock of Hamamelis virginiana. |