HAMAMELIS virginiana COMMON WITCH HAZEL

Common witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a low-maintenance, deciduous shrub or small tree native to eastern North America that thrives in partially shaded, moist, slightly acidic soils. It is best known for its fragrant, bright yellow flowers that bloom in late fall, often after the leaves have dropped, making it one of the last native plants to flower each year. The plant also produces seed capsules that mature over the following year and burst open to scatter seeds, while its green leaves turn vibrant yellow in autumn.