Re: [SG] Witch Hazels
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Witch Hazels
- From: G* <g*@OTHERSIDE.COM>
- Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 09:44:13 -0500
Hello Clyde,
My guess is you have the fall blooming Witch Hazel that is a local native
H. virginiana. It can be a large shrub or small tree if kept trimmed to one
trunk. There is a wealth of species and hybrids to choose from, but
everyone seems to settle on the hybrids. Most of those are the H. X
intermedias. Relatively expensive since they are all grafts. My favorite to
date in my garden is H. mollis the Chinese Witch Hazel. Begins blooming in
early to mid February and continues (depending upon the weather) up into
early April. Also a strong scent. Radiant yellow flowers of good size and
plenty of them. H. Pallida is a selection and 'improved'.
Most of the red and copper shades do not impress me in bloom. These
woodies are also excellent for foliage. Most turn to brilliant colors in
fall and the leaves are heavily textured. They are great for small gardens
as well.
Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
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> Subject: [SG] Witch Hazels
> Date: Saturday, November 14, 1998 8:19 PM
>
> Hey! Something in bloom here in my zone 5 Indianapolis garden---a great
tree
> for the shadegarden. It is a var. of Hamamelis--I do not know the variety
but
> the flowers are so pale that they are hardly noticeable. ( Sort of a pale
> yellow.)
>
> Would you all rec some that are showy?
> TY!
>
> Clyde Crockett z5 Indianapolis IN <ccredux@aol.com>
