Hamamelis × intermedia 'Arnold Promise'
witch hazel 'Arnold Promise'
A large deciduous shrub of open habit with broadly ovate leaves which turn reddish or yellow in autumn, and fragrant bright yellow flowers to 3cm in width, in late winter
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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–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Red Yellow | |||
| Winter | Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Hamamelidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Easy to grow in an acid to neutral, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- 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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