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AMETHYST WITCH HAZEL -
8-10 Feet Tall 8 Feet Wide--
Hamamelis x intermedia 'Amethyst', a standout variety of Witch Hazel, is celebrated for its rare and mesmerizing reddish-purple flowers that emerge in the heart of winter. Unlike the more common yellow or orange varieties, 'Amethyst' produces spidery, ribbon-like petals that release a soft, spicy fragrance when most of the garden is still dormant. These vibrant blooms cling to bare branches from late January through March, providing a critical nectar source for early-emerging pollinators. As the flowers fade, the tree develops broad, hazel-like green leaves that transition into a spectacular autumn display of fiery copper, gold, and scarlet, ensuring the plant offers multi-seasonal beauty in a compact, upright-spreading form.
'Amethyst' Witch Hazel thrives in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining, acidic soil. While it can tolerate filtered light, planting it in a sunnier position will reward you with a more profuse floral display and more intense autumn colors. Avoid heavy clay or areas prone to standing water, as it prefers consistent moisture without becoming waterlogged.
Hamamelis vernalis 'Amethyst'
Full Sun
red fall color
Zone: 5
8-10 Feet Tall 8 Feet Wide--
Hamamelis x intermedia 'Amethyst', a standout variety of Witch Hazel, is celebrated for its rare and mesmerizing reddish-purple flowers that emerge in the heart of winter. Unlike the more common yellow or orange varieties, 'Amethyst' produces spidery, ribbon-like petals that release a soft, spicy fragrance when most of the garden is still dormant. These vibrant blooms cling to bare branches from late January through March, providing a critical nectar source for early-emerging pollinators. As the flowers fade, the tree develops broad, hazel-like green leaves that transition into a spectacular autumn display of fiery copper, gold, and scarlet, ensuring the plant offers multi-seasonal beauty in a compact, upright-spreading form.
'Amethyst' Witch Hazel thrives in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining, acidic soil. While it can tolerate filtered light, planting it in a sunnier position will reward you with a more profuse floral display and more intense autumn colors. Avoid heavy clay or areas prone to standing water, as it prefers consistent moisture without becoming waterlogged.
Hamamelis vernalis 'Amethyst'
Full Sun
red fall color
Zone: 5
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