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WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/24/22):
Hamamelis vernalis   FAMILY Hamamelidaceae   Go to FSUS key



SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Hamamelis vernalis   FAMILY Hamamelidaceae

SYNONYMOUS WITH Floristic Synthesis of North America. BONAP (Kartesz, 2021)

Hamamelis vernalis

SYNONYMOUS WITH Flora of North America north of Mexico, vol. 3 (1997)

Hamamelis vernalis

 

COMMON NAME:
Ozark Witch-hazel, Vernal Witch-hazel, Springtime Witch-hazel


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Sam Pratt    sbp_020623_2304

February    Spartanburg County    SC

In cultivation

Leaves often persistent in winter, per Flora of North America.

image of Hamamelis vernalis, Ozark Witch-hazel, Vernal Witch-hazel, Springtime Witch-hazel

Sam Pratt    sbp_020623_2306

February    Spartanburg County    SC

In cultivation

Petals reddish or deep red to orange, occasionally yellow, 7-10mm, per Flora of North America.

image of Hamamelis vernalis, Ozark Witch-hazel, Vernal Witch-hazel, Springtime Witch-hazel

Sam Pratt    sbp_020623_2312

February    Spartanburg County    SC

In cultivation

Flowers appearing in winter on naked branches, distinctly fragrant, per Flora of North America.

image of Hamamelis vernalis, Ozark Witch-hazel, Vernal Witch-hazel, Springtime Witch-hazel

Richard and Teresa Ware    rtw_hamamelis_vernalis_3

March        

image of Hamamelis vernalis, Ozark Witch-hazel, Vernal Witch-hazel, Springtime Witch-hazel

JK Marlow    jkm210407_9301

April    Spartanburg County    SC

in cultivation

Calyx lobes 4, reflexed, adnate to ovary, per Flora of North America.

image of Hamamelis vernalis, Ozark Witch-hazel, Vernal Witch-hazel, Springtime Witch-hazel

JK Marlow    jkm210407_9305

April    Spartanburg County    SC

in cultivation

Calyx often adaxially deep purple, per Flora of North America.

image of Hamamelis vernalis, Ozark Witch-hazel, Vernal Witch-hazel, Springtime Witch-hazel

Sam Pratt    sbp_082123_0

August    Spartanburg County    SC

in cultivation

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Sam Pratt    sbp_082123_1

August    Spartanburg County    SC

in cultivation

Leaves usually with 9-10 lateral veins, per Weakley's Flora (2023).

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Sam Pratt    sbp_082123_3436

August    Spartanburg County    SC

in cultivation

Leaves mostly obovate, base cuneate (one side cuneate, rounded or cordate), per Weakley's Flora (2023).


click here to see other plants that look similar to this COMPARE leaves of Hazel Alder, Hazelnut, Witch Hazel and Witch-alder

image of Hamamelis vernalis, Ozark Witch-hazel, Vernal Witch-hazel, Springtime Witch-hazel

Sam Pratt    sbp_082123_4

August    Spartanburg County    SC

in cultivation

Witch Hazel Cone Gall - https://bugguide.net/node/view/218088

image of Hamamelis vernalis, Ozark Witch-hazel, Vernal Witch-hazel, Springtime Witch-hazel

JK Marlow    jkm231013_6036

October    Spartanburg County    SC

 

 

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/24/22):
Hamamelis vernalis   FAMILY Hamamelidaceae

SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Hamamelis vernalis   FAMILY Hamamelidaceae

SYNONYMOUS WITH Floristic Synthesis of North America. BONAP (Kartesz, 2021)
Hamamelis vernalis

SYNONYMOUS WITH Flora of North America north of Mexico, vol. 3
Hamamelis vernalis

 

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636

Shrub; Tree
Perennial

Habitat: Stream banks, open riparian forests, gravel bars, river scour; also lower slopes adjacent to these habitats, per Weakley's Flora

Native: south central US

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LEAVES:
Deciduous
Simple
Alternate

FLOWER:
Winter/SpringFall
Reddish/ Deep red/ Orange/ Occasionally yellow
Radially symmetrical
4-lobed calyx
4 petals
Bisexual

FRUIT:
Summer/Fall
Capsule

 

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