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Common name: "Common Witch Hazel"
Latin name:
Hamamelis virginiana

Common Witch Hazel - Hamamelis virginiana

Zone: 3 - Perennial
Native to area:
No
Growth habit:
Small upright shrub to 12 feet in height.
Flowers: Yes, yellow flowers during late fall.
Companion plant-able:
No
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured: Common Witch Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana
Photo: Missouri Botanic Gardens
Herbs Cultural information: "Witch Hazel" is a small shrub like tree that is best purchased from your local Garden Center or Nursery. 

Common Witch Hazel is easy to grow. Plant in full sun to partial shade in fertile well drained soil. Witch Hazel is tolerant of poor or clay soils. If "Witch Hazel" is planted in a partially shaded area it will reward you with a striking display of late fall color. 

The forked branches of Witch Hazel have been used for water witching. 

Uses: Cosmetic, Medicinal and Ornamental
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Harvesting & Storage: Small twigs and bark are harvested for the tannic acid contained within the stems.

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