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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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