Hazel plant

Flower junkies rejoice! You don't have to wait until spring to enjoy your garden again.

In the second part of our series, Clare Foster meets nurseryman Chris Lane, whose passion for witch hazels was ignited by the brilliant colour and fragrance that their flowers offer in an otherwise dormant garden.

Wonderful Witch Hazel: a Gorgeous Garden Ornamental with Healing Skincare Properties

twisted hazel

Botanical Name: Hamamelis virginiana. The English common name derives from the Anglo-Saxon word for flexible, 'wytch', because of the Native Americans’ uses of witch hazel for making bows. Other Common Names: Hazel nut, snapping hazel, tobacco wood, hamamelis water, spotted alder and winterbloom. Habitat: Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) prefers northern-facing slopes, river banks, fences, and other places with shade and well-drained soil. This plant ranges all over the lower 48 states of…

Come sit by the fire at Elspeth's Pagan Cottage! Over a cup of steaming herbal tea we'll chat about Life, Love, and the Witchy Way!

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis) A Spell

As gardeners develop an appreciation of native trees and shrubs, many become more willing to try these plants in their own landscapes. The unusual features of the witch hazel family make it an excellent choice for such adventurous gardeners. Witch hazel offers yellow and red fragrant flowers blooming at unconventional times; the ability to thrive in moist, claylike soil; good fall color, and tolerance of sunny or shady conditions.

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