Hamamelis mollis - MULTISTEM 400-450 CM CONT

Description
The Chinese witch hazel (Hamamelis mollis) is a large, upright, funnel-shaped shrub that produces yellow-red flowers with a light fragrance. They appear from January to March. Olive-green fruits emerge from these. They exude a light fragrance. The Chinese witch hazel also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to around 5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* grey-green shoots * fragrant flowers * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Chinese witch hazel are dark green, ovate, alternate. They are about 8 - 15 cm in size. Chinese witch hazel turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese witch hazel has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, funnel-shaped.

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, 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).

Tasks
- Apply compost: In the period from October to November - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from March to April.

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

Flower
The yellow-red flowers appear from January to March. They are slightly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Shoots
The shoots of Hamamelis mollis are grey-green.

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