Hamamelis virginiana L. var. macrophylla (Pursh) Nutt.

Scientific Name: Hamamelis virginiana L. var. macrophylla (Pursh) Nutt.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Hamamelididae / Hamamelidales / Hamamelidaceae / Hamamelis L./ Hamamelis virginiana L. var. macrophylla (Pursh) Nutt.

<i>Hamamelis virginiana</i> L. var. macrophylla (Pursh) Nutt.
General Information
Usda SymbolHAVIM
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsHAVIM

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Hamamelis virginiana L. var. macrophylla (Pursh) Nutt..

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-28
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum6.2
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1200
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum30
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)20
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)20.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee15
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Seed per Pound11000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodFall
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalMedium
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductYes

<i>Hamamelis virginiana</i> L. var. macrophylla (Pursh) Nutt.

<i>Hamamelis virginiana</i> L. var. macrophylla (Pursh) Nutt.

<i>Hamamelis virginiana</i> L. var. macrophylla (Pursh) Nutt.

<i>Hamamelis virginiana</i> L. var. macrophylla (Pursh) Nutt.

<i>Hamamelis virginiana</i> L. var. macrophylla (Pursh) Nutt.

<i>Hamamelis virginiana</i> L. var. macrophylla (Pursh) Nutt.

<i>Hamamelis virginiana</i> L. var. macrophylla (Pursh) Nutt.

<i>Hamamelis virginiana</i> L. var. macrophylla (Pursh) Nutt.

<i>Hamamelis virginiana</i> L. var. macrophylla (Pursh) Nutt.

<i>Hamamelis virginiana</i> L. var. macrophylla (Pursh) Nutt.

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