Hamamelis japonica 'Zuccariniana' - 80-100 CM C7.5

Description
The Japanese witch hazel 'Zuccariniana' (Hamamelis japonica) is a sprawling, broad, funnel-shaped large shrub that produces yellow flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from the end of January to March. The Japanese witch hazel 'Zuccariniana' also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive orange-red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese witch hazel 'Zuccariniana' are medium green, ovate, alternate. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Japanese witch hazel 'Zuccariniana' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese witch hazel 'Zuccariniana' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese witch hazel 'Zuccariniana' is a spreading, broad and funnel-shaped large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected 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).

Flower
The yellow flowers appear from the end of January to March. They are pleasantly scented.

Root
Hamamelis japonica 'Zuccariniana' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.