Hamamelis intermedia 'Barmstedt Gold' - 60-80 CM RB

Description
The Witch hazel 'Barmstedt´s Gold' (Hamamelis x intermedia) is an upright, spreading, funnel-shaped large shrub that produces orange-red flowers. They appear from February to April. The Witch hazel 'Barmstedt´s Gold' also has roundish, green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hamamelis interm.'Barmstedt's Gold'.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive yellow-red autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Witch hazel 'Barmstedt´s Gold' are green, roundish and toothed. They are about 10 - 15 cm in size. Witch hazel 'Barmstedt´s Gold' turns bright yellow-red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Witch hazel 'Barmstedt´s Gold' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Witch hazel 'Barmstedt´s Gold' is an upright, spreading and funnel-shaped large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 3 - 5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Apply compost: In the period from October to November.

Care
This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer.

Flower
The orange-red flowers appear from February to April.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Hamamelis x intermedia 'Barmstedt´s Gold' is a shallow-rooted tree.