Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)Description: Hardy, deciduous, Eastern North American shrub Small, fragrant, yellow flowers appear after the leaves have dropped in late autumn; flowers are composed of four strap shaped petals; foliage turns yellow in fall Habit: Erect shrub grows 12 15" high and 12" wide Culture: Prefers full sun to part shade and moist, but well drained, moderately rich soil that is acidic to neutral Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 3 Origin: North America

Culture: Prefers full sun or light shade and well-drained garden loam

bright scarlet fall color

The decade of the 1790s has been called the "age of passion"

Although Lamb's Ears is a member of the mint family and related to the Common European Betony (Stachys officinalis)

moderately rich soil in full sun or part shade

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It was during these years

the River Birch is notable for its distinctive exfoliating bark and ability to withstand higher temperatures

Although it is not certain when the variegated form arose

dying completely to the ground

it is not known to have been cultivated commonly in American gardens before the mid 19th century