Hamamelis japonica

Japanese witch hazel is a medium to large, open, upright, deciduous shrub that typically grows 10-15 tall with a rounded, wide-spreading shape. It is noted for its winter flowers, attractive foliage and fall color. Frost-proof yellow flowers with moderate fragrance appear in clusters on bare branches in mid to late winter (February-March in St. Louis) which is well before the foliage emerges. Each flower has four narrow, strap-shaped petals that are crinkled. Broad ovate to obovate, glossy, medium green leaves (to 4î long) turn yellow, purple and red in autumn. H. japonica species plants may ... more »

Japanese witch hazel is a medium to large, open, upright, deciduous shrub that typically grows 10-15 tall with a rounded, wide-spreading shape. It is noted for its winter flowers, attractive foliage and fall color. Frost-proof yellow flowers with moderate fragrance appear in clusters on bare branches in mid to late winter (February-March in St. Louis) which is well before the foliage emerges. Each flower has four narrow, strap-shaped petals that are crinkled. Broad ovate to obovate, glossy, medium green leaves (to 4î long) turn yellow, purple and red in autumn. H. japonica species plants may be difficult to locate in commerce. On the other hand, a large number of popular witch hazel cultivars sold under the designation H. x intermedia (H. japonica x H. mollis) are commonly found. (less)