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    HAMAMELIS mollis
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    HAMAMELIS mollis

    Commonly known as Chinese witch hazel, Winterbloom

    Citron-yellow, highly perfumed flowers
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      Western and western central China.
    • Deciduous
      Variably margined, softly hairy, mid-green leaves 10-15cm (4-6in) long, turning yellow in autumn.
    • Yellow
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Ovate
    • Height
      4m (13ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Erect shrub. Spider-like flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) across with 4 narrow petals in dense axillary clusters on bare branches
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
      Very fragrant.
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Neutral to acid soil
      Will also tolerate deep, humus-rich soils over chalk
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      4m (13ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
       
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    Varieties

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