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Hamamelis mollis ‘Wisley Supreme’ (Chinese Witch Hazel)

Witch Hazel 'Wisley Supreme', Chinese Witch Hazel 'Wisley Supreme', Hamamelis × intermedia 'Wisley Supreme'

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Hamamelis mollis 'Wisley Supreme', Witch Hazel 'Wisley Supreme', Chinese Witch Hazel 'Wisley Supreme', Yellow Flowers, Yellow Witch Hazel,

Hamamelis mollis ‘Wisley Supreme’ (Chinese Witch Hazel) is a vigorous, medium to large deciduous shrub or small tree with sweetly-scented, pale yellow flowers from mid to late winter. Each flower consists of 4 golden ribbon-like, fairly straight, slightly crimped, strap-shaped petals and a red calyx. Clustered along the leafless branches, the flowers unfurl their spidery petals on mild days. But on cold days, they curl up again and nearly close up to prevent damage from freezing temperatures. Upright, more spreading with age, this Chinese Witch Hazel sports broadly ovate or rounded leaves, which emerge yellowish-green, mature to dark green in summer, and turn an attractive yellow in fall.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
  • Grows up to 10-15 ft. tall and wide (300-450 cm)
  • A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers organically rich, moist, acidic soils. Best flowering in full sun.
  • Mass in mixed shrub borders for dramatic winter blooms. Great flowering shrub for woodland gardens or as a screen and hedge. Perfect as a specimen plant.
  • Low maintenance, this plant is generally pest free. Keep an eye out for coral spot.
  • Deer: Witch hazel is generally considered to be deer-resistant due to its bitter taste and strong scent. However, it is important to note that deer browsing habits can vary depending on factors such as the time of year, availability of other food sources, and the specific population of deer in the area.
  • Promptly remove any suckers to prevent spread.
  • Prune in spring after flowering if you need to control shape and size.
  • Propagate by grafting.
  • Hamamelis mollis is native to forests and thickets in southeastern and southwestern China.

Witch Hazel: Plant Care and Growing Guide

Grow Witch Hazel with ease and enjoy the beauty of its spidery blooms in late winter to early spring.


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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 8
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Climate Zones 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Shrubs, Trees
Plant Family Hamamelidaceae
Genus Hamamelis
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Fall
Winter
Height 10' - 15'
(3m - 4m)
Spread 10' - 15'
(3m - 4m)
Spacing 120" - 240"
(3m - 6m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Clay Soil
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 8
Heat Zones 5 - 9
Climate Zones 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Shrubs, Trees
Plant Family Hamamelidaceae
Genus Hamamelis
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Fall
Winter
Height 10' - 15'
(3m - 4m)
Spread 10' - 15'
(3m - 4m)
Spacing 120" - 240"
(3m - 6m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Clay Soil
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden
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Do I Need?
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