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Hamamelis virginiana var. mexicana | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Hamamelis virginiana var. mexicana

Hamamelis virginiana var. mexicana

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Hamamelis
Family: Hamamelidaceae

About this plant

A vigorous deciduous shrub or small tree, with an upright to rounded habit. Leaves are broadly ovate, grey-green and softly hairy, turning yellow in autumn. Small, faintly scented flowers are produced in autumn, with long, narrow, curled petals in shades from cream to bright yellow

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile soil with good drainage, in an open but not exposed position. Prefers neutral to acid soil, but will tolerate deep, humus rich soils over chalk. See hamamelis cultivation for more detailed advice

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by grafting in late winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Phytophthora, honey fungus and coral spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years