I really like this plant. It's one of the few that flowers this late in the season. It's a little splash of colour in an otherwise greying landscape. I'm glad I get to walk by it everyday and was really surprised that I hadn't noticed it earlier.
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel)
I walk by this little tree every day. It is located just outside of the Spencer Engineering Building on the UWO Campus. I had no idea it was a Witch Hazel until just a few days ago. I was sitting in class and like I often do, got distracted and looked out the window. I noticed this little plant covered with yellow flowers. I immediately knew what it was and decided to get a picture as soon as I could.
I really like this plant. It's one of the few that flowers this late in the season. It's a little splash of colour in an otherwise greying landscape. I'm glad I get to walk by it everyday and was really surprised that I hadn't noticed it earlier.
I really like this plant. It's one of the few that flowers this late in the season. It's a little splash of colour in an otherwise greying landscape. I'm glad I get to walk by it everyday and was really surprised that I hadn't noticed it earlier.
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I have one in my garden but it has never bloomed well.
ReplyDeleteThat's too bad, this one seems to be doing great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice specimen. I have been wanting to add a witch hazel to the yard for a while. It would be nice to have some blooms around right now.
ReplyDeletevery cool
ReplyDeleteIt really is interesting isn't it? I wish campus had some of the red variety.
ReplyDeleteThere's a red variety? I'd like to see that!
ReplyDeleteHamamelis x intermedia 'Diane' is a red flowered variety. It flowers in late winter/early spring depending on where you are. I don't know of a fall flowering red variety though.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't aware it flowered early in the year. I also came upon a purple variety while seaching for 'red witch hazel' in google.
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