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Witch Hazel:Hamamelis mollis "Brevipetala"

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bright yellow flowers of Brevipetala Chinese witch hazel

Family: Hamamelidaceae

Above: cluster of flowers, below: lanky shrub Use: woodland, back of shrub border
Brevipetala Chinese witch hazel shrub

Plant: Large deciduous shrub

Origin: China and Japan

Zone
: 5 - 8

Flowers
: Fragrant, bright yellow, ribbon-like petals burst from a small reddish cup.

Foliage: Obovate leaves with toothed margins. Decorative fall color.

Culture
: Sunny location in moist, soil. Tolerates part shade and heavy soil. One of the last spring witch hazels.



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