Witch Hazel Tree

Hamamelis

From £75.60

The Witch Hazel Tree (Hamamelis) is a captivating winter-bloomer, known for its vibrant orange-yellow, spider-like flowers that emerge on bare branches in late winter and early spring. These sweet-scented blooms add colour and interest to your garden during the colder months and remain beautiful even after frost. Thriving in sheltered locations with neutral to acidic soils, the Witch Hazel is perfect for any garden size. Its bark, twigs, and leaves also yield a medicinal extract, adding both aesthetic and practical value to your outdoor space.

Buying Options

Features

Mature Height

Mature Height

2.5-3 metres
Soil Types

Soil Types

Chalky
Leaf Colour

Leaf Colour

Yellow/Orange

Full Description

The Witch Hazel Tree (Hamamelis) is a truly unique and captivating addition to any garden, celebrated for its striking, spider-like flowers that bloom in late winter and early spring. These vibrant orange-yellow blossoms, which emit a sweet fragrance, are carried on bare branches, adding an extraordinary splash of colour during the colder months when most gardens are dormant. The blooms are remarkably resilient, remaining unblemished even after the harshest frosts, making the Witch Hazel an ideal choice for winter interest.

Best grown in an open yet sheltered location, the Witch Hazel thrives in neutral to acidic soils, making it a versatile tree for a variety of garden types. Its graceful structure and bright, burnt coppery flowers bring both beauty and a sense of warmth to your outdoor space when you need it most. Beyond its stunning appearance, Witch Hazel also has practical uses—the bark, twigs, and leaves are distilled to produce an extract used in medicine, known for its soothing properties.

Whether you have a large estate or a small garden, the Witch Hazel’s elegant form and vibrant blooms will make it a standout feature, providing not just seasonal beauty, but also a touch of natural wellness. Add the Witch Hazel to your garden and enjoy its colourful winter display and multi-season appeal.

Delivery

Within 24 hours of placing your order, we will contact you to confirm an exact delivery date. Most orders are delivered within 5 working days. Your plants will be freshly lifted and packaged the day before dispatch to ensure they arrive in the best possible condition.

If you have a preferred delivery date please use the comments box and we will try our best to accommodate this (not available at weekends).

Although items can remain in their packaging for 7–10 days if kept frost-free, we recommend planting bareroot trees as soon as possible after delivery.

We use a courier service, and a signature is required on delivery unless you specify a safe place in the comments box when placing your order.

Small Orders (UK Mainland Only)

Orders of 1–15 plants in size 40/60cm can often be sent via Royal Mail for £8.00.

Please note: Your basket will initially show a delivery charge of £15.00 + VAT, but if you request Royal Mail delivery in the comments box, we will adjust the payment for you once we receive the order.

England and Wales Standard Delivery Charges

  • Orders up to £75 – £15 + VAT
  • £76 – £200 – £22 + VAT
  • £201 – £300 – £30 + VAT
  • £301 – £500 – £40 + VAT
  • £501 – £1000 – £45 + VAT
  • Over £1000 – £50 + VAT

Mainland Scotland Standard Delivery Charges

  • Orders up to £75.99 – £20 + VAT
  • £76 – £150.99 – £28.40 + VAT
  • £151 – £300.99 – £38 + VAT
  • £301 – £500.99 – £50 + VAT
  • £501 – £1000.99 – £56 + VAT
  • Over £1001 – £62 + VAT

Click and Collect

Click and collect available free of charge from: Tree Shop Ltd., Harts Barn, Monmouth Road, Longhope, GL17 0QD, UK

Potted Yellow

Size (cm)Qty 1-10  
90/120PG£75.60

Potted Orange

Size (cm)Qty 1-10  
90/120PG£75.60