Brevipetala Japanese witch hazel
Hamamelis 'Brevipetala'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size9 to 12 feet tall9 to 12 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Fall color
- Yes
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Brevipetala' Japanese witch hazel (Hamamelis 'Brevipetala') is a shrub for borders, winter interest, privacy screens, and woodland gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet soil of most types. The yellow flowers are fragrant. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. The leaves also change color in fall.
Pairs well with Oakleaf hydrangea, Christmas fern, and Sedge.