Hamamelis intermedia 'Brandis'

Hamamelis x intermedia hybrids are crosses between Japanese witch hazel (H. japonica) and Chinese witch hazel (H. mollis). These are medium to large deciduous shrubs that typically grow 12-20 tall and are particularly noted for their mid to late winter flowers which appear before the foliage emerges. ëBrandis is an yellow-flowered form with upright-spreading branching. It will typically grow to 6-10 tall and to 8-12' wide. It is noted for its winter-blooming, yellow flowers with reddish-purple tints. Each flower (to 1\ long) has four, narrow, ribbon-like, curled and crinkly petals. Axillary c... more »

Hamamelis x intermedia hybrids are crosses between Japanese witch hazel (H. japonica) and Chinese witch hazel (H. mollis). These are medium to large deciduous shrubs that typically grow 12-20 tall and are particularly noted for their mid to late winter flowers which appear before the foliage emerges. ëBrandis is an yellow-flowered form with upright-spreading branching. It will typically grow to 6-10 tall and to 8-12' wide. It is noted for its winter-blooming, yellow flowers with reddish-purple tints. Each flower (to 1\ long) has four, narrow, ribbon-like, curled and crinkly petals. Axillary clusters of these flowers bloom along the stems from late January to March. Flowers are not fragrant. Ovate-orbicular leaves (to 4î long) emerge medium green with maroon tints in spring, mature to dark green in summer and turn yellow in fall." (less)