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Primavera Witchhazel

Scientific name: Hamamelis intermedia 'Primavera'
Taxonomy
Family:Hamamelidaceae
Type:Deciduous shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 8
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:15 ft
Width:12 ft
Bloom:Fragrant flowers
Bloom Time:February to March
Bloom Color:Yellow
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Hamamelis x intermedia hybrids are spectacular winter-flowering deciduous large shrubs or small trees that can grow to 15’ tall. The cultivar Primavera blooms latter than other witch hazel cultivars.

  Morphology:
Primavera witch hazel is a deciduous shrub that grows in a vase shaped form to 15’. It bears bright simple alternately arranged green leaves which can grow to 6” wide. In the fall leaves turn a pleasing yellow-orange color before they are shed. This cultivar is a hybrid of Hamamelis japonica and Hamamelis mollis.

Clusters of bright yellow, spider-like flowers with narrow petals (to 5/8" long) bloom in February to March. The flowers are noted for their sweet fragrance. Cut stems can be brought into the home to serve as a floral bouquet.

  Adaptation:
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade, but best flowering in full sun. Witch hazel prefers moist, acidic, soils high in organic matter.

  Pests:
None reported.
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