Shrub of the week Hamamelis mollis Chinese Witch Hazel

Regarded by many as the best of the Witch hazels and definitely the most popular Hamamelis mollis is a shrub that can brighten up any garden on a windy February day.

Native to  China it is a slow growing but ultimately large shrub, with soft hairy round leaves that have a lovely yellow autumn colour. The main feature of this plant are the flowers that appear in February.  When clusters of sweet smelling, bright yellow flowers with ribbon-shaped petals cover the other wise bare stems.  Robust and hardy this plant will grow in full sun or partial shade.

As always comments and questions are always welcome.

Simon