Hamamelis virginiana

Common Witchhazel
 

Taxa and Plants of this Species at BCA

The following taxa are (or were) represented in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. Additional taxa may be available in the trade that are not included here.

  • Hamamelis virginiana // Common Witchhazel ("straight species")
    Shrub.
    BS009161

  • Hamamelis virginiana 'Little Susie' // Little Susie Common Witchhazel
    Shrub. Grows to 20-30' tall and 20-25' wide. Medium growth rate. Perfect, yellow flowers, fragrant, with 4 strap-like petals. Fruits are capsules, 0.5" long, pubescent, dehiscing at the distal end, with 4 sharp curved points. Yellow fall color. Bark is smooth gray to grayish-brown. Prefers moist soil and full sun. No serious diseases. Native Canada to Georgia, west to Nebraska and Arkansas.
    -- not currently in our collection --