Chinese Witch Hazel. An erect shrub with softly hairy mid-green leaves and very fragrant spider-like yellow flowers before the leaves in early to mid winter. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers December to January. Full Sun/Partial Shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Hamamelis mollis
An erect shrub with softly hairy mid-green leaves and very fragrant spider-like yellow flowers before the leaves in early to mid winter.
Additional information
| Generic | Hamamelis |
|---|---|
| Species | mollis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Chinese Witch Hazel |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full Sun/Partial Shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Hamamelidaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | December, January |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered Site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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