Basic Plant Facts
Common name: American Witch Hazel / Common Witch Hazel
Botanical name: Hamamelis virginiana
Plant type: Large shrub or small deciduous tree
Native range: Eastern North America
Height
15–25 ft (sometimes up to 30 ft)
Width / Spread15–20 ft
Growth rateModerate (about 1–2 ft per year)
Full sun to partial shade
Dense hedge or screen: 8–10 ft apart
Bloom time: October–December (unusual late-fall flowers)
Flower color: Yellow, ribbon-like petals
Fall color: Bright yellow foliage
Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil preferred
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8