Hamamelis virginiana
Hamamelidaceae
Multi-trunked understory tree/shrub. Tolerates range of soil conditions, but avoid extremely dry sites. In cultivation, may be confused with several Asian species and their hybrids.
Summary
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Wildlife Benefits
Nectar source for bees, owlet moths; seeds food source for gamebirds, small mammals
Pollination Type
Pollinator
Plant Hardiness Zones
3 to 8
# Butterfly/Moths that use as host
69
Bloom Time
Fall (Oct, Nov)
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Part Shade: Receives 2-4 hours of direct sunlight, preferably in the morning
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Small (15-40 ft)
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Slow: 1 ft or less per year
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Clay: Small sized particles. Long moisture retention and low nutrient availability.
Loam: Equal mix of clay, sand, and silt. Moderate moisture retention and high nutrient availability.
Sand: Large/coarse particles. Short moisture retention and low nutrient availability.
Silt: Medium sized particles. Moderate moisture retention and high nutrient availability.
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Moist: Soil can remain damp and does not normally retain standing water
Root - Fungal Association
Arbuscular mycorrhizae: Symbiotic relationship with fungi that exist on inside of plant root cells, facilitating nutrient uptake
Pest & Pathogen Risks
Very Low
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Medium: Tree can adapt to a few urban conditions and will generally grow well
Drought Tolerance
Sensitive: Tree will become stressed during periods of drought
Coefficient of Conservatism
5
Native Status
OH-Native: Species is native to Ohio
NatureServe G-rank
G5
Plant Community Type
- Beech Mixed: Frequent
- Oak Mixed: Frequent
- Alluvial: Absent
- Red Maple Mixed: Occasional
- Ruderal: Absent
Bloom Color
Yellow
Form
Tree
Shrub
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Long: Greater than 250 years
Soil pH
Acidic (pH<6.8)
Wetland Indicator Status
FACU: Facultative Upland, usually occurs in non-wetlands, but may occur in wetlands
Soil Compaction Tolerance
Sensitive: Tree will become stressed from soil being compacted
Heat Tolerance
Sensitive: Tree will become stressed from increased temperature due to urban heat island effects
Salt Tolerant
Sensitive: Intolerant to either aerial salt spray and/or salt present in soil
Native County Status
Cuyahoga
Geauga
Lake
Lorain
Medina
Portage
Summit
IUCN Red List Assessment
Least Concern