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| Family | Hamamelidaceae | | Plant Type | deciduous shrub | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
| | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 3 - 4.5 m (10 - 15 ft) | | Spread | 3 - 4.5 m (10 - 15 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | |
| | Description | The deciduous shrub Hamamelis japonica (Japanese witch hazel) bears showy and fragrant blossoms during late winter to early spring. | | Typical Uses | Hedge. | | Special Characteristics | In autumn, Hamamelis japonica is alight with fall colour, and in winter it provides winter interest. | | |
