Hamamelis virginiana ‘Mohonk Red’
Witch Hazel - Common - Mohonk Red
NATIVAR – A very unusually large growing form of our native Witch Hazel. Fall fragrant flowers are red with yellow tips. Flowers bloom in conjunction with the leaves but the red colouration adds a nice contrast. Light green spring leaves mature dark green and turn yellow in the fall. Grows 15′-20′ high and wide.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 3 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Found at the Mohonk Nature Preserve, New York in 1998 by Paul Huth and introduced by the Arnold Arboretum.
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun.
Soil: Tolerant of various soils but prefers a well draining one, slightly acidic.
Maintenance: Selective trimming in spring right after the flowers have finished. Do not trim in fall, as flower buds have already been set.





