Hamamelis mollis
Hamamelis mollis
- Native to:
- China
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Hamamelidaceae
- Genus:
- Hamamelis
- Species:
- Hamamelis mollis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- yellow, orange, red
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy; germination may be slow and erratic.
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