BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

This is unusual and relatively new introduction to the United Kingdom has masses numbers of strong orange/yellow flowers in early spring. This is similar in appearance to Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena' and has very good autumn colour.

Features

• Common name: Witch Hazel.
• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena' dislikes shallow, chalk soil and will not grow well in wet or waterlogged conditions.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. As a young plant, Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena' may require protection from severe, late spring frosts once the young leaves have emerged in spring.
• Flowering Period: January - March.
• Flower Colour: Orange-yellow
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Large branching shrub with a goblet-shaped habit once established.
• Height: 3.5 m (12 ft).
• Spread: 3 m (10 ft).
• Notes: In soils which may become wet in winter, it is a good idea to mound-plant Hamamelis to improve the drainage around the root system.
• Supplied Size: out of stock