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Shrubs · MCH exam plant
Vernal Witch Hazel
Hamamelis vernalis
ham-a-MEE-lis ver-NAL-is
Native to New England
Shrub
Key ID features
Yellow-red flowers in late winter (Jan-Mar), fragrant, earliest blooming shrub
| Botanical name | Hamamelis vernalis |
|---|---|
| Family | Hamamelidaceae |
| Genus | Hamamelis |
| Category | Shrubs |
| USDA hardiness zones | 4a–8b |
| Sun | Part Sun |
| Water | Moderate |
| Native to New England | Yes |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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