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HAMAMELIS x intermedia 'Pallida'
Commonly known as Winterbloom, Witch hazel
Sulphur yellow with sweet scent
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DeciduousVariably-margined, bright-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long, turning yellow in autumn.
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Yellow
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Height4m (13ft)
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Spread4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubVase-shaped shrub with ascending branches. Produces larger, spider-like flowers on bare branches
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
HAMAMELIS x intermedia 'Pallida'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesHoney fungus, coral spot.Place of originGarden origin. H. japonica(Japan) x H. mollis(China)
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf shapeOvate
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable 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.
RHS group 1 -
Scented PlantsScented flowersLightly scented.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertileNeutral to acid soilWill also tolerate deep, humus-rich soils over chalk
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Hamamelis Growing Guide
4m (13ft)
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Vermin & Pest Control
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