Hamamelis × intermedia 'Sunburst'
Sunburst Witchhazel

Hamamelis × intermedia ′Sunburst′ - Flowers

Family:

Hamamelidaceae (Witch-hazel Family) 11

Genus:

Hamamelis (Witchhazel) 3

Plant Type:

Shrub 468

Growth Forms:

Upright 574

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 5 253

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 839

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.

Purdue Plant Doctor

Parts and Problems of Witch Hazel

Special Characteristics:

Slow Growth Rate 272

Winter Interest 117

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.

Plant Photo Gallery

Hamamelis × intermedia ′Sunburst′ - Flowers

Flowers

Hamamelis × intermedia ′Sunburst′ - Flowers

Flowers

Hamamelis × intermedia ′Sunburst′ - Flowering Shrub in Winter

Flowering Shrub in Winter

Hamamelis × intermedia ′Sunburst′ - Bark

Bark

Hamamelis × intermedia ′Sunburst′ - Bark

Bark

Hamamelis × intermedia ′Sunburst′ - Buds

Buds

Hamamelis × intermedia ′Sunburst′ - Buds

Buds

Hamamelis × intermedia ′Sunburst′ - Flowers

Flowers

Hamamelis × intermedia ′Sunburst′ - Flowers

Flowers

Hamamelis × intermedia ′Sunburst′ - Flowers

Flowers

Hamamelis × intermedia ′Sunburst′ - Flowering Winter Habit

Flowering Winter Habit

Hamamelis × intermedia ′Sunburst′ - Summer Habit

Summer Habit

Hamamelis × intermedia ′Sunburst′ - Leaves

Leaves

Fruit

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

Flowering

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No Fruiting Observations Available

2 Hamamelis × intermedia 'Sunburst' found

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= Heritage plant = Memorial plant

Number	Accession ID	Location
1	2018_01411*A	HORT
2	2018_01407*A	HORT

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