The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Canary Yellow Japanese witch-hazel

Family: Hamamelidaceae (witch-hazel family)

Synonym: Hamamelis × intermedia 'Canary Yellow'

Distribution: Species native to Japan

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5

Life form: Deciduous shrub/Subshrub

Comments: This Japanese witch-hazel is a medium-to-large, upright deciduous shrub that grows 10-15' tall. Glossy medium green leaves turn yellow, purple and red in the fall. Bright yellow, fragrant flowers appear in mid-to-late winter. Each flower has four narrow strap shaped petals. Works well for shrub borders, woodland gardens.