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Hamamelis vernalis 'Amethyst'

Hamamelis vernalis 'Amethyst'

Amethyst Ozark witchhazel

synonym Hamamelis vernalis 'Purple Seedling'

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Description

Hamamelis vernalis ‘Amethyst’ (Ozark witchhazel ‘Amethyst’) is a medium-sized shrub up to three metres tall and wide with a wide, vase-shaped, loose habit. The shrub was selected from crosses between Hamamelis vernalis and Hamamelis x intermedia from 1980 by tree grower and witch hazel specialist Tim Brotzman in Ohio, the United States, and brought to the market in 2003. It is one of the few witch hazels with violet blossom.

Hamamelis vernalis 'Amethyst' produces rich blossom in January and February with small, red-violet, sweet smelling flowers on the bare wood. In frost, the flowers curl up to protect themselves. When the frost disappears, the witch hazel continues to blossom. The autumn colour of the ‘Amethyst’ is a lovely deep red to red-violet.

Hamamelis vernalis ‘Amethyst’ likes a location in the full sun or light shade in an acidic and moist soil. The species can thrive in all soil types, as long as the soil is nutrient rich and has good permeability. For the first year after planting, a Hamamelis must absolutely not be allowed to dry out. Place the shrub in a solitary place with sufficient space to grow. Restrict the pruning of the ‘Amethyst’ ozark witch hazel to removing the rising shoots from the rootstock and the dead wood, after the blossom in March. If further pruning is necessary, only prune twigs that are the thickness of a pencil.

Types of planting

Tree types

solitary shrubs

Use

Location

park central reservation large garden cemetery

Pavement

none none

Characteristics

Crown shape

wide vase-shaped wide vase-shaped

Crown structure

semi-open semi-open

Height

2 - 3 m

Width

2 - 3 m

Winter hardiness zone

6B - 9B

Aspects

Wind

slightly tolerant to wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay peaty heavy clay light clay sand loamy soil all soils

Nutrient level

moderately rich in nutrients rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

moist

Light requirements

sun

pH range

acidic
4.5 - 7.0

Host plant/forage plant

bees butterflies

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Hamamelis vernalis 'Amethyst' flowers
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Hamamelis vernalis 'Amethyst' fruits
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Hamamelis vernalis 'Amethyst' leaves

Seasonal colours

Hamamelis vernalis 'Amethyst' seizoenskleur
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Flowers

Flowers

heads striking pendulous small scented

Flower colour

red-violet

Flowering period

January - February

Leaves

Leaf colour

dark green

Leaves

deciduous obovate rough

Autumn colour

red

Fruits

Fruit colour

brown

Fruits

discrete rough nut

Bark

Bark colour

pale brown

Bark

smooth

Twigs

Twig colour

brown

Twigs

bare

Root system

Root system

deep shallow coarse roots tap root

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A plant's winter hardiness is the coldest area in which it is frost-resistant. This is based on the average annual minimum temperature. Winter hardiness zones are thirteen different frost zones in steps of 5.5 degrees Celsius. This format is an international standard for the hardiness of plants. The zones in which the plant is frost-resistant are always included in the description of trees and other vegetation.

Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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