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W. Mark and J. Reimer
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Arnold Arboretum - Boston, MA.
CHINESE WITCH HAZEL
Hamamelis mollis
General Notes
Utility friendly tree. Flowering branches used for flower arrangements. Has fragrant flower. Native to China.
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- Hamamelis mollis - Hamamelidaceae
- Native To: China
- Habit: Erect or Spreading
with a Low Canopy.
Has Deciduous foliage. - Shape: Rounded or Vase
- Sunset Zones: 2 - 7 and 15 - 17
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water Needs: Moist Soil
- Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
- Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Neutral
- Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
- Height: 25 feet
- Growth Rate: 12 to 24 Inches per Season
- Landscape Use: Screen
- Longevity: 50 to 150 years
- Leaves: Round Dark Green. Gold in Fall. Deciduous.
- Flowers: Showy, Fragrant, Brown, Red or Yellow. Flowers in Winter. Has separate male and female flowers on the same tree (monoecious).
- Fruit: Brown or Yellow Capsule, Medium (0.50 - 1.50 inches), fruiting in Fall.
- Bark: Dark Gray, Light Gray or Light Green, Smooth
- Shading Capacity: Rated as Moderately Low in Leaf and Low out of Leaf.
- Branch Strength: Rated as Strong
- Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
- Root Damage Potential: Rated as Moderate
- Health Hazard: Allergy
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