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Genus: Hamamelis Species: X intermedia Common Name: Witch Hazel Family: Hamamelidaceae Order: Saxifragales Native: Missouri to Louisiana Habit: Shrub Height: 10 to 30 feet Width: 6 to 12 feet Flowering Season: Late Winter to early Spring Flower Color: Yellow or reddish Propagation: Layering or grafting Zone: 5-8 Note: witch Hazel has a very attractive reddish-purple new growth and a golden-yellow Fall color. It is highly recommended to prune the branches after flowering.This plant is suitable for hedges, screening, shrub borders, and woodland gardens. Prefers sunny, moist, well-drained, acidic, organic-rich soil.