Witch Hazel
Size: 12-18”
Soil Moisture: Moist
The Common Witch Hazel, Hamamelis virginiana, is native to Michigan and many northern states, reaching up into Canada. Its flowers are unique and striking. They are yellow and have crumpled, long and skinny petals that appear in the fall, sometimes after it snows, and usually outlast the tree’s leaves. The leaves are a rich green in the spring and summer turning into gold for autumn.
The leaves are used by deer and some small mammals for grazing. The fruit (small brown capsules) are eaten by birds.
Historically, the leaves were used by ancient nations for tea. The bark of this tree is now used to extract commercial Witch hazel. Witch hazel has an oil which is used in many medicines, eyewashes, after-shave lotions, and in salves to soothe insect bites, burns, and poison ivy.
Common Witch hazel trees grow up to 35 feet but are usually shorter. They are tolerant to wet soils, pollution, shade, and poor soil. However, they grow to be fuller and more symmetrical when placed in more sunlight and in slightly moist to dry soils. Try to avoid extremely dry soil when planting.
Do not plant under powerlines.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Leaves: J. S. Peterson, UC Berkeley; Leaf Close up
Flower up Close; missouribotanicalgarden.org
Size: 12-18”
Soil Moisture: Moist
The Common Witch Hazel, Hamamelis virginiana, is native to Michigan and many northern states, reaching up into Canada. Its flowers are unique and striking. They are yellow and have crumpled, long and skinny petals that appear in the fall, sometimes after it snows, and usually outlast the tree’s leaves. The leaves are a rich green in the spring and summer turning into gold for autumn.
The leaves are used by deer and some small mammals for grazing. The fruit (small brown capsules) are eaten by birds.
Historically, the leaves were used by ancient nations for tea. The bark of this tree is now used to extract commercial Witch hazel. Witch hazel has an oil which is used in many medicines, eyewashes, after-shave lotions, and in salves to soothe insect bites, burns, and poison ivy.
Common Witch hazel trees grow up to 35 feet but are usually shorter. They are tolerant to wet soils, pollution, shade, and poor soil. However, they grow to be fuller and more symmetrical when placed in more sunlight and in slightly moist to dry soils. Try to avoid extremely dry soil when planting.
Do not plant under powerlines.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Leaves: J. S. Peterson, UC Berkeley; Leaf Close up
Flower up Close; missouribotanicalgarden.org
Size: 12-18”
Soil Moisture: Moist
The Common Witch Hazel, Hamamelis virginiana, is native to Michigan and many northern states, reaching up into Canada. Its flowers are unique and striking. They are yellow and have crumpled, long and skinny petals that appear in the fall, sometimes after it snows, and usually outlast the tree’s leaves. The leaves are a rich green in the spring and summer turning into gold for autumn.
The leaves are used by deer and some small mammals for grazing. The fruit (small brown capsules) are eaten by birds.
Historically, the leaves were used by ancient nations for tea. The bark of this tree is now used to extract commercial Witch hazel. Witch hazel has an oil which is used in many medicines, eyewashes, after-shave lotions, and in salves to soothe insect bites, burns, and poison ivy.
Common Witch hazel trees grow up to 35 feet but are usually shorter. They are tolerant to wet soils, pollution, shade, and poor soil. However, they grow to be fuller and more symmetrical when placed in more sunlight and in slightly moist to dry soils. Try to avoid extremely dry soil when planting.
Do not plant under powerlines.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Leaves: J. S. Peterson, UC Berkeley; Leaf Close up
Flower up Close; missouribotanicalgarden.org