Arnold's Promise Witch Hazel
Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold's Promise'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Hamamelidaceae
Plant Description: Witch hazel is one of the first plants to bloom in the spring, often blooming as early as February. Abundant fragrant flowers coat the branches and look striking against the winter landscape. The bright yellow petals are long, thin, and wrinkled, emerging from a red center. This large, shade-loving deciduous shrub has an open branching habit that looks lovely in a woodland border. Fall foliage is attractive in shades of yellow and orange. Generally prefers moist, acidic soils, so it may struggle in Utah's alkaline soil.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Thinning
Plant Care: Shrub - Thinning (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on older stems): Prune dead, diseased, or rubbing branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. Remove up to 1/3rd of the overall shrub, keeping older branches to build up a sturdy, permanent and picturesque framework. Keep in mind that these shrubs bloom directly on older wood or on shoots that come off old wood. Monitor for pests, diseases, or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 12-15' tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Bloom Seasons: Early Spring
Bloom Period: Feb - Mar
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Not on display
- Not on display
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
