Amethyst Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Vernalis) – 7 Gallon Pot (3-4′)

Introduced in 2003 by Brotzman’s Nursery in Ohio and named by Tennessee nurseryman Don Shadow, Amethyst Witch Hazel is a large shrub or small tree to 10 feet tall and wide prized for both her unusually colored and fragrant winter blooms and fall foliage. Starting in January down South or February in the North,  LOADS of unique, thread-like, amethyst-purple fringe flowers emerge all along bare branches, stems and twigs, even when there’s snow on the ground. You can leave this one to grow naturally as a large shrub or remove lower branches to form an outstanding, small multi or single trunk specimen tree. The color show resumes in fall when the large oval-shaped grey-green leaves light up the landscape changing to brilliant shades of orange, red and yellow. A true gem in the garden!

Growing 8 to 10 feet tall and equally as wide, the Amethyst Witch Hazel can be grown as a large shrub or small tree. As a shrub she is ideal for use as a specimen, in groupings, or as a natural hedge. As the shrub grows taller, lower branches can be removed to form a very attractive small tree that serves well as a colorful focal point specimen in landscape borders and home foundations. A fine addition to purple theme gardens, fragrance gardens and cottage gardens.

Suggested Spacing:  7 feet apart for solid hedge; 14 feet or more apart for space between plants

Amethyst Witch Hazel is very easy to grow in most any well-drained but moist soils in full sun to part shade. It prefers a moist acidic soil rich in organic matter but also grows well in well-drained clay soils. Though full sun tolerant, in hotter climates of the South we think she performs best with some afternoon shade. Little pruning is required but responds well to it for shaping or tree forming.

Plant and care for as you would Loropetalum shrubs.

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