Hamamelis mollis - 'Fred Chittenden'

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering
Form Compact Rounded Tree
Size Medium Sized Tree (3 to 8m height)
Colours Yellow Flowers (Winter), Medium green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Hamamelis mollis cultivation notes: Witch hazel requires a well drained fertile soil that is acidic / neutral - not chalky! Preferring a shady spot out of direct sun, avoid exposed / cold areas. Plant in autumn - prune sparingly to shape.

Plant Strengths: Scented blossom; Attractive autumn colour; Ornamental winter bark / tracery; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Suitable for container growing; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Produces winter flowers.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.

Design & Plant Use for Hamamelis mollis:
  • Provides scented winter blossom
  • Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils

Common Missspellings: Hamimelis, Hamamellis, Hamermelis, Hammermelis

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