Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold Promise' (Arnold Promise Witch Hazel or Hamamelis)


Botanical Information

FamilyHamamelidaceae
GenusHamamelis
Speciesx intermedia
Cultivar'Arnold Promise'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-51 - (-21)
Temperature (°F)-60 - (-5)
Height2.5 - 4 m
Spread2.5 - 4 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMarch

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionLarge deciduous shrub with a open habit.
ID CharacteristicBroad ovate leaves with small bright yellow flowers.
LandscapeFlower borders and informal gardens.
PropagationThe plant can be propagated through softwood cuttings, or it can be grafted in the winter. When propagating via softwood cuttings, keep cuttings moist for 8-10 weeks, with bottom heat of 20 °C either under mist or in a high humidity environment until well rooted, transplant into individual containers to grow on. Otherwise, grafting takes place onto the rootstock of Hamamelis virginiana.
CultivationBest grown in acid to neutral well drained soil.
PestsNo major issues.

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