Hamamelis Vernalis zone-10 winter form

winter form

Its dense evergreen habit makes it useful for foundations

Ideal care for these tropical house plants includes medium to bright indirect light conditions and a chunky well-draining soil blend

but the foliage gives it a much more decorative look than a typical green foundation plant

giving the plant a simple architectural appearance that works in both natural and modern wet-site designs

Hamamelis Vernalis zone-10 winter formHamamelis Vernalis Amethyst is an attractive, late fall blooming, low maintenance native shrub or small tree that grows best in part shade and medium wet, slightly acidic soils. Commonly called Ozark Witch Hazel, this tall shrub or small tree produces fragrant yellow flowers that open in mid late January. When the seed capsule splits open in fall, 1 2 black seeds explode out of it, landing up to 30 feet away. Various birds and wildlife eat the seed