Hamamelis virginiana – Hamamelis virginiana

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Hamamelis virginiana – Hamamelis virginiana

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Multi-stem (1)
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Height
3 – 5 (8) m
Crown
broad vase-shaped, light, open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
twigs green-brown, hairy, bark gray to grey-brown, smooth
Leaf
obovate, 12-15 cm long, medium green, slightly shiny
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
with four very narrow petals, yellow, 1.5-2.5 cm tall, in compact clusters, October-November
Fruits
dry capsule, dark brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
parks, tree containers, cemeteries, large gardens
Shape
multi-stem treem
Multi-stem tree acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow broad vase-shaped open crown green yellow November October average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing
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Frequently asked questions
Hamamelis virginiana

Hamamelis virginiana can eventually reach a height of 3 – 5 (8) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Hamamelis virginiana is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3 – 5 (8) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Hamamelis virginiana turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Hamamelis virginiana is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Hamamelis virginiana 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 virginiana blooms in october, november.
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