Vigorous, sturdy shrub to small tree about 3 m high and 4 m wide, with a broad, fan-shaped growth pattern and a semi-open crown. The slightly glossy mid-green leaf turns yellow in autumn. The very profuse blossoming occurs in December/January. The flowers measure about 4 cm and are an intense sulphur yellow. They have a strong, very pleasant fragrance and the plant blossoms profusely every year. The exact origin of ‘Pallida’ is unknown, but the plant was named in 1958 at RHS Wisley Garden, UK. ‘Pallida’ is the best known yellow-flowering cultivar and generally regarded as one of the best Hamamelis cultivars.
Good news: the vast majority of our range is immediately available from container stock. A few varieties that are only available as field-grown trees will be delivered from November 2026 onwards. We will let you know in advance per order which trees will arrive when.
Hamamelis ×intermedia 'Pallida' can eventually reach a height of 4-5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Hamamelis ×intermedia 'Pallida' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 4-5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The leaves of Hamamelis ×intermedia 'Pallida' turn yellow in autumn.
The right time to plant Hamamelis ×intermedia 'Pallida' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Hamamelis ×intermedia 'Pallida' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.
Hamamelis ×intermedia 'Pallida' blooms in december.