The hybrid witchhazel (Hamamelis x intermedia) blooms in late winter with strappy, fragrant flowers.

It has yellow to orange fall color. It is vase-shaped with low branches, and reaches about 20 feet tall.

USDA Zones: 5 - 9
Light: sun - partial shade
Form: Upright/Vase-shaped
Height: 10 feet
Width: 10 feet
Flower Colors: yellow
Bloom Time: bloom is in autumn or winter, depending on the species

Special Features:
Easy to Grow
Fall Color
Flowers
Fragrant
Winter Interest

Companion Plants: If space allows, plant in front of evergreens to contrast with the flower color.

Notable Varieties

• 'Arnold Promise' is showy and vigorous, with large golden long-blooming flowers.
• 'Diane' is vase-shaped, reaches 15 feet tall, and has copper-colored flowers and orange-red fall color.
• 'Ruby Glow' has copper-red flowers and orange-red fall color.
  

Care
Generally care-free. Prune only to remove broken branches.

Planting
Plant balled-and-burlapped or container-grown plants in full sun to partial shade in spring, summer, or fall. The ideal soil is acidic, humus-rich, and moist. You can also propagate from softwood cuttings taken in spring.

Pests and Diseases
Japanese beetles might eat leaves, but usually are not serious. To kill their larvae, treat the lawn with milk spore disease.