Jul 5, 2023 · Its spice-scented yellow flowers begin blooming in October and November, and some cultivars bloom into March.The common witch hazel is the only Pennsylvania shrub or tree to bloom in late autumn. Often classified as a shrub because of its multiple stems, it can grow 15-20 (rarely 30) feet in height with a spreading vase shape.

Ripe pods burst open and the seeds are ejected as far as 30 feet, rustlings among the leaves. This eerie sound was associated with witchcraft, thus the common name witch-hazel. Dried leaves and bark of this tree are used to make a liquid potion used for treating cuts and burns. Grows in rich, often rocky woods. Present throughout the state.

Witch hazel is an excellent choice for a garden because it is relatively easy to care for and is tolerant of various soil types. The familiar Witch hazel is found throughout Pennsylvania. They are best for naturalistic gardens or for adding fall color to your garden.

May 3, 2024 · Witch hazel is often found as a multi-stemmed 20-25' high, 15'-20' wide irregularly shaped shrub. Its foliage is alternate and has large, wavy toothed margins. In fall the leaves turn a clear yellow.

Jun 23, 2022 · A common witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) in a Pennsylvania understory. Credit: Emily Rojik, Penn State. The native witch-hazels provide a somewhat unique visual interest to the landscape, especially during the fall and winter.

Of the three species of witch hazel native to North America only one can be found in Pennsylvania: American, or common, witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana). Like many species of flora, common witch hazel’s bloom time is heavily dependent on …

Nov 11, 2023 · Pennsylvania's only fall flowering tree is in bloom! Come along on a walk on Slate Run Road and Manor Fork Trail as we discover the intersting natural history of this small tree, where it gets its unique name, and how it goes from the woods to your pharmacy's shelves.

Hamamelis virginiana (American witch-hazel) This beautiful shrub adds sunny colors to the …

Nov 10, 2024 · This beautiful tree of the subcanopy is quite unusual in that it flowers in the late fall, giving some color to the autumn woods. The fragrant wrinkly flowers are bright yellow, with …

Be sure to search for them on the Arboretum’s interactive Plant Finder map! Witch hazels are large deciduous shrubs that offer year-round ornamental interest in the landscape, including fragrant flowers in the winter, spring, and fall (depending on the species).