Vernal Witch Hazel
This is a deciduous shrub native to the Ozark Plateau extending from southern Missouri through northwestern Arkansas to eastern Oklahoma. Ovate-rounded leaves are initially light green but mature to medium or dark green before turning yellow in the fall. The spidery flowers varying in color from yellow to coppery red are highly fragrant and perfume the garden from January into March. It will eventually reach a height of 8’-15’ and retain an attractive shape with pruning after flowering in spring. Use it in the shrub border, hedge or naturalistic garden.
Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Round
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
January - February
March - April
Bloom Color:
Red
Yellow
Landscape Use:
Screen/Hedge
Bedding or Border
Wildlife Interest:
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Shrub
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8