Hundredfold Winterbloom Witch-Hazel Small Tree 5 Seeds - Hamamelis virginiana Ontario Native Shrub, American Witch-Hazel, Snapping Hazelnut

• A native under-story tree, blooms are, ornamental & aromatic.
• The floral display of witch hazel is unique.
• The nuts are highly sought after by songbirds.
• First Nations used witch-hazel leaves for tea.

The long-lived witch hazel performs best on moist sites. It tolerates wet soils, pollution, shade, and poor soil. Avoid extremely dry situations. Full sun forms fuller, more symmetrical plants.

Hundredfold Note:

Witch Hazel does not deserve the “witch” in its name. It should be renamed Golden Hazel or Autumn Glory to honor its beautiful fall blooms. This adorable shrub was once the dominant understory tree in deciduous forests across Eastern Canada and the USA.

However, it has been outcompeted by European buckthorn. These Autumn Glory shrubs are losing their battle against this aggressive invader.

If you have children under 18, consider planting a few shrubs for educational purposes. It is wonderful to watch the mature fruit burst open and shoot out its nuts like fireworks. The burst looks and sounds like a tiny explosion, yet it is completely safe. The nuts can fly several meters away like bullets. Not many people have the chance to enjoy such a free show designed by nature.