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HAMAMELIS x intermedia 'Pallida'

Commonly known as Winterbloom, Witch hazel

Sulphur yellow with sweet scent
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  • Deciduous
    Variably margined, bright-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long, turning yellow in autumn.
  • Yellow
  • Height
    4m (13ft)
  • Spread
    4m (13ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Vase-shaped shrub with ascending branches. Produces larger, spider-like flowers on bare branches
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

HAMAMELIS x intermedia 'Pallida'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    H. japonica(Japan) x H. mollis(China)
    Pests & Diseases
    Honey fungus, coral spot.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.

  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
    Lightly scented.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile
    Neutral to acid soil
    Will also tolerate deep, humus-rich soils over chalk
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4m (13ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  4m (13ft)
 

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