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Hamamelis mollis

Genus: Hamamelis - Species: mollis - Family: Hamamelidaceae

Phonetic Spelling: ham-uh-MEE-lis MAW-liss

Common Names:

Chinese Witchhazel
Witch Hazel

Tags

full sun tolerant

fragrant flowers

children's garden

playground plant

showy flowers

deciduous

winter interest

shrub borders

yellow flowers

edible fruits

deer resistant

deciduous shrub

moist soil

well-drained soil

fantz

medicinal

Quick Facts

Height: 10 ft. 0 in. - 16 ft. 6 in.
Width: 10 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
USDA Zones:
- 7a
- 7b
- 8a
- 8b
- 6a
- 6b
- 5a
- 5b
NC Region:Not specified
Origin:Western and west-central China
Life Cycle:
- Woody
Plant Types:
- Shrub
- Tree
Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

Has been used as a medicinal plant. The bark and leaves produce a topical astringent.

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