Hamamelis mollis (Chinese Witch Hazel) - Image 95

Botanical name: Hamamelis mollis

Common name: Chinese Witch Hazel

Family: Hamamelidaceae

Origin: East Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5a-9b

Cold tolerance: -10°F

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Semi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Hamamelis mollis (Chinese Witch Hazel) yellow flowers on woody branches in a close up.
Hamamelis mollis (Chinese Witch Hazel) branches with numerous thread-like yellow flowers along the bare twigs.
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