Ozark Witchhazel
Hamamelis vernalis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Hamamelidaceae
- Genus:
- Hamamelis
- Species:
- Hamamelis vernalis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, mar, dec
- Bloom Colors:
- Red, Orange, Yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Caloptilia superbifrontella
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to stream banks and wetland edges
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Fresh seeds require warm and cold, moist stratification. Plant seeds in early October for natural stratification.
Establishment: Seeds are collected from local sources within a 50 mile radius of the nursery. Timing of collection is crucial to ensure seeds are fully mature but capsules have not yet opened.
Source: npn.rngr.net