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| Identification |
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Genus
Hamamelis
Species
mollis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Asiatic witchhazel
Family
HAMAMELIDACEAE
Specimen number
S11878
Data source
HtZn p122;Frgnt p123;Frgnt p20
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
15' - 20'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 06-07
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-08b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Hamamelis mollis has flowers that are mildly musky. Asiatic witch hazel can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. Full sun to partial shade is needed for this species to do its best. It usually does best in moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
scented flowers. dusty sweet scent. agreeable sweet dusty odor
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Musk
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Layering
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Hamamelis mollis is typically propagated by layering.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Hamamelis mollis is a perennial. Flowers: Asiatic witch hazel has ribbon-like flowers. February is the usual month for flowering. The flowers are usually either yellow or red.
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