Hamamelis × intermedia 'Sunburst'
Sunburst Witchhazel

Hamamelis × intermedia ′Sunburst′ - Flowers
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Yellow;red (Interesting lemon-yellow strap-like flowers with petals that are up to 1" long; calyx a deep red; January to February)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Bright green summer foliage); Yellow (Outstanding yellow to yellow-orange fall color)
 Fruit Notes:
Green (Capsule; not ornamentally important)
 Ultimate Height:
9-12 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
6-8 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Adaptable to various soil types, even tolerating heavy clay soils
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
The bright green leaves (up to 6" long) are alternate, simple, and broad-oval, with wavy margins and often with oblique base. Distinct veins run forward from the midrib at a sharp angle.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Border 395
  • Hedge 275
  • Screen 190
  • Specimen 630
  • Fall Color 238
  • Slow Growth Rate 272
  • Winter Interest 115

    • Additional Information

    The Sunburst Witchhazel is a large, vase-shaped deciduous shrub that produces a profusion of interesting, strap-like lemon-yellow and red flowers in mid to late winter.

    When Hamamelis × intermedia 'Sunburst' has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

    Flowering

    JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    No Fruiting Observations Available

    2 Hamamelis × intermedia 'Sunburst' found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12018_01411*AHORT
    22018_01407*AHORT

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