Hamamelis virginiana

Hamamelidaceae

Coastal Plain, Mountain, Piedmont

Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

Small/Medium Tree (Understory), Tall Shrub

15 - 30ft

20 - 30ft

Yellow

Capsule; Brown

Partial Sun, Shade

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Dry, Moist

September - December

yellow

woodland or brushy fields, moist or dry

noted for fall/winter bloom; medicinal uses, leaves may persist into winter; The bark is used in preparing witch-hazel lotion; ruffed grouse and squirrels eat the seeds and fruits; the foliage is important food for deer