Hamamelis japonica 'Zuccariniana'
Japanese witch hazel 'Zuccariniana'
A deciduous shrub or small tree to 4m high, with an upright form when young, spreading to vase-shaped as it matures. Leaves are ovate, glossy and mid green with broadly serrated margins, turning shades of yellow in autumn. Produces dense clusters of small, fragrant flowers on bare stems in early to mid spring, each with four long, narrow, pale lemon yellow petals, backed by small, recurved rich brown sepals at the base
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Brown | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | |||
| Winter |
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
- Columnar upright, Spreading branched
- 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; 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
- 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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