| | | Family | Hamamelidaceae | | Plant Type | deciduous shrub | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft) | | Spread | 2.4 - 4.5 m (8 - 15 ft) | | Light | | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | The deciduous shrub Hamamelis vernalis (Ozark witch hazel) produces showy and fragrant blossoms during mid winter to mid-spring. | | Special Characteristics | In autumn, Hamamelis vernalis is alight with fall colour, and in winter it provides winter interest. | | |