Hamamelis japonica 'Pendula'
Japanese witch hazel 'Pendula'
A deciduous shrub or small tree with a stiffly weeping habit, to around 2m high if unstaked. Leaves are broadly ovate, mid to dark green with toothed margins, and turn shades of yellow, orange and red in autumn. Produces small, lightly scented flowers on bare stems in late winter and early spring, with long, narrow, light yellow petals and small, dark red sepals at the base
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green Yellow Orange Red | |||
| Winter | Yellow Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Hamamelidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Pendulous weeping
- Genus
Hamamelis are deciduous shrubs with broadly ovate or rounded leaves, sometimes colouring well in autumn, and fragrant yellow to red flowers with 4 narrow petals, borne on the leafless branches in late winter and early spring, or in autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile soil with good drainage, in an open but not exposed position. Prefers neutral to acid soil, but will tolerate deep, humus rich soils over chalk. See hamamelis cultivation for more detailed advice
Propagation
Propagate by grafting in late winter, or by budding in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to coral spot, honey fungus, phytophthora root rot and powdery mildews
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