Witch Hazel

Hamamelis

Witch Hazel blooms from February through March.

Bloom time

Feb–Mar

Hardiness

Zones 3–8

Sun

Part sun

Water

Moderate water

Mature size

3 m × 3 m

Type

Shrub

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Bloom calendar

When Witch Hazel is typically in flower across the year.

Growing Witch Hazel

Plant it in part sun. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 3–8. Expect it to reach about 3 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, in roughly 6 years.

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Drop this plant onto a 3D plan, see how it fills in, and watch your whole garden bloom across the year.