The Witch Hazels are Blooming!

Hot off the presses.  Heavy snow is falling right now, but the witch hazels are blooming.  Hamamelis intermedia 'Aphrodite' is definitely in bloom now.  A quick check in my nursery stock revealed that Pallida, Superba, and Girard's Purple are also in bloom.  It was too cold to check for fragrance.  I did make the trek back into the woods to check on native Hamamelis for bloom.  None was found, but it may still be a bit early for them.  It was a nice walk anyway.  If you are in the market for witch hazel, I do have four to choose from.  They are nice size plants in 5 gallon pots and they are blooming!

 

Hamamelis intermedia 'Aphrodite'

  

Hamamelis intermedia 'Girard's Purple'

  

Hamamelis intermedia 'Pallida'

Hamamelis mollis 'Superba' looks suspiciously like the 'Aphrodite', but they have their labels.