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Hamamelis X intermedia - 'Orange Peel'

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 X intermedia - 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.


Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Hamamelis X intermedia:

  • 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

Weaknesses of Hamamelis X intermedia

  • Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils

Design & Plant Use for Hamamelis X intermedia:

  • Provides scented winter blossom
  • Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils

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Common Missspellings: Hamimelis, Hamamellis, Hamermelis, Hammermelis

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