Hamamelis vernalis: Vernal Witch Hazel Seeds

Zone: 4-8
Grows To: 10ft.

Vernal Witchhazel is a large deciduous winter-blooming shrub that can be used as a screen or windbreak, or as an ornamental specimen planting in its own right. Yellow to red fragrant flowers (yellow petals, reddish inner calyxes) are produced in early spring. It is noted for its extremely early (January to February-March depending on your local conditions) and lengthy bloom period. Golden-yellow fall colour. Erect medium growth rate.

How To Start These Seeds:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours
Stratification: Warm stratify for 120 days, cold stratify for 90 days
Germination: sow seed 1/8 inch deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed
Other: Sporadic germination may occur over a 2-3 year period

Seed Count Per Packet:
This packet contains 40 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds.

If refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before you decide to use them.