Witch Hazel
Hamamelis x intermedia 'Winter Dawn'
Hamamelidaceae
Growth habit
Shrub
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Source of plant
Fairweather Gardens
Description
Witch-Hazel expert, Chris Lane, reports that 'Winter Dawn' is the first Witch Hazel to flower, always before Christmas in the U.K. Flowers are red-orange at the base shading to gold at the tips, creating an overall impression of soft orange . There is an excellent, spicy fragrance. In fall, leaves turn a lovely scarlet and gold.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5B
Special characteristics
fragrance