22 Stunning Witch Hazel Tree Varieties

Do you want to add some late fall and winter colors to your garden? Take a look at the breathtaking Witch Hazel tree varieties, with their stunning fall foliage and vividly colorful winter blossoms. Read on to discover the best Witch Hazel cultivars out there!

When it comes to flowering trees that are popular accent or ornamental trees, Witch Hazel Trees are an indisputably beautiful and popular choice among homeowners. Depending on the variety of the cultivars, Witch Hazel Trees can bear pale yellow, red, copper-red, rich yellow, and even orange blossoms. Some cultivars even feature bi-color blossoms. 

Moreover, most varieties of the Witch Hazel Trees also have brilliant fall foliage. They display striking shades of purple, red, orange, and yellow fall leaves. Even though these trees are on the smaller side and are typically grown as shrubs, you can grow them as part of a mixed hedge or border. In the cases of some specific, relatively tall-sized varieties, such as the Common Witch Hazel, you can also grow them as standalone ornamental trees.

Typically, Witch Hazel Trees will grow wonderfully well in organically rich soils that are consistently moist and well-drained. Even though they are tough trees, they are still susceptible to fungal diseases, such as root rot and honey fungus, which might turn their leaves brown prematurely and cause them to fall from the tree. Make sure to keep the soil well-drained to prevent these diseases. 

Now, without any ado, let’s take a look at some of the most exquisite Witch Hazel tree varieties! 

1. Common Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis virginiana
• Flowering in: Autumn
• Height: 15-30 ft

Common Witch Hazel is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to North America. It features stem-hugging clusters of scented bright yellow blossoms. Each flower has four ribbon-shaped, crinkly petals. This tree is clothed in oval to obovate, wavy-edged, and medium to dark green leaves that turn rich yellow in fall. For exceptional flowering, plant this tree in full sun and well-drained, medium moist soils. 

2. Ozark Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis vernalis
• Flowering in: Mid to late Winter
• Height: 6-10 ft

Ozark Witch Hazel is an Ozark Plateau and Us native. It produces axillary clusters of red-based, copper-orange tipped blossoms with four ribbon-like, narrow, curled, and crinkled petals. It has rounded-ovate, medium to dark green leaves that turn pale yellow to dark reddish-purple in fall. This tree flowers wonderfully in full sun and organically rich, well-drained, consistently moist, acidic soils. 

3. Japanese Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis japonica
• Flowering in: Winter
• Height: 10-15 ft

Japanese Witch Hazel is an open, upright, deciduous, suckering shrub with a spreading, rounded habitat. It yields pale yellow winter blossoms with narrow, strap-shaped, crinkly petals. It features attractive dark green, obovate to broad-ovate leaves that turn red, purple, and yellow in fall. This tree flowers brilliantly in full sun and moist, well-drained, acidic, organically rich soils. 

4. Chinese Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis mollis
• Flowering in: Late Fall to Early Winter 
• Height: 10-15 ft

Chinese Witch Hazel is an upright, medium to large, deciduous, open shrub with a rounded shape. It is native to thickets and forests in southwestern and southeastern China. It produces the most fragrant witch hazel blossoms. Chinese Witch Hazel will flower amazingly well in a sun-kissed area with organically rich, well-drained, moist soil. 

5. Vernal Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis vernalis ‘kohankie red’
• Flowering in: Mid to Late Winter
• Height: 7-9 ft

Developed in the Henry Kohankie Nursery, Perry, Ohio, Vernal Witch Hazel is a cultivar of the Ozark Witch Hazel. It features showy, fragrant, red blossoms that grow in axillary clusters and feature four ribbon-like, twisted petals. It has oblong to obovate dark green leaves that turn yellow to red in fall. Vernal Witch Hazel grows best in sunlit spots and organically rich, consistently moist, well-drained soils. 

6. Hybrid Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis x intermedia
• Flowering in: Winter or Early Spring
• Height: 15-20 ft

Hybrid Witch Hazel is a large shrub or small tree with a wide-spreading crown. It’s a hybrid between The Chinese and Japanese Witch Hazel. It produces showy, fragrant, yellow, orange, or red blossoms. It features wedge-shaped, serrated, oblique-based leaves that turn yellow to red in fall. For best flowering, plant it in full sun in fertile, well-drained, moist, acidic soil. 

7. Arnold Promise Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis × intermedia ‘arnold promise’
• Flowering in: Mid to Late Winter
• Height: 12-15 ft

Arnold Promise Witch Hazel is an upright, vase-shaped, deciduous cultivar of the Hybrid Witch Hazel. It has ascending branches, and a spreading crown decked with long, broad-oval, green leaves that turn yellow-orange and rich yellow in fall. It yields clusters of sweetly fragrant, bright yellow blossoms with ribbon-like, narrow, crinkly petals. This tree thrives in acidic, well-drained, fertile, consistently moist soils and sun-kissed areas. 

8. Barmstedt Gold Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis × intermedia ‘barmstedt gold’
• Flowering in: Winter
• Height: 9-12 ft

Barmstedt Gold Witch Hazel is another cultivar of the Hybrid Witch Hazel. It produces mildly fragrant, golden-yellow, 4-petaled, crinkly blossoms with reddish calyces. It features ovate to orbicular, dark green foliage that turns an attractive yellow in fall. Plant this tree in a sunlit spot in fertile, acidic, well-drained, consistently moist soil. 

9. Diane Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis × intermedia ‘diane’
• Flowering in: Mid to Late Winter
• Height: 8-12 ft

Yet another Hybrid Witch Hazel cultivar, Diane Witch Hazel features prominent, mildly fragrant, and copper-red to pure red, 4-petaled, crinkly blossoms. It has broad-oval, green-hued leaves that turn striking shades of red, orange, yellow in fall. For attractive flowering, grow this tree in a sun-kissed location in well-drained, acidic, consistently moist soils. 

10. Jelena Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis × intermedia ‘jelena’
• Flowering in: Winter
• Height: 8-12 ft

Also known as Copper Beauty, Jelena Witch Hazel is a Hybrid cultivar with a spreading habitat and ascending branches. It produces axillary clusters of sweetly scented, copper-hued, 4-petaled, crinkly blossoms. The tree is decked with broad-oval, green leaves that turn reddish-orange in fall. For excellent flowering, plant your Jelena in full sun and fertile, well-drained soils.  

11. Pallida Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis × intermedia ‘pallida’
• Flowering in: Mid to Late Winter
• Height: 9-12 ft

Pallida Witch Hazel is recognized for its abundant clusters of large, pale yellow, scented, frost-proof blossoms with four ribbon-like, crinkly blossoms. This deciduous, vase-shaped shrub has a spreading habitat, ascending branches, and ovate to broad-ovate, medium green leaves that turn yellow-orange or yellow in fall. Plant this tree in a sunlit area in acidic, fertile, consistently moist, well-drained soils. 

12. Livia Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis × intermedia ‘livia’
• Flowering in: Mid to Late Winter
• Height: 3-5 ft

Livia Witch Hazel is a compact, rounded, deciduous shrub with showy, fragrant, deep ruby red blossoms. Each flower features four strap-shaped petals and a purple-red calyx. This tree features broad-elliptic, dark green leaves that turn rich red in fall. For stunning flowering, plant your Livia in well-drained, fertile, consistently moist, acidic soils and full sun. 

13. Hiltingbury Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis × intermedia ‘hiltingbury’
• Flowering in: Mid to Late Winter
• Height: 6-8 ft

Hiltingbury Witch Hazel is a compact, rounded, deciduous shrub with showy, mildly fragrant, copper-red, 4-petaled blossoms. It features dark green, rounded leaves that turn red and orange in fall. If you want your Hiltingbury to flower beautifully, plant it in full sun and well-drained, acidic, consistently moist, fertile soil. 

14. Harry Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis × intermedia ‘harry’
• Flowering in: Mid to Late Winter
• Height: 6-8 ft

Harry Witch Hazel is a rounded, compact shrub that grows clusters of yellow-orange, mildly scented, 4-petaled blossoms with purple calyx. It features rounded, dark green leaves. If you want your Harry Witch Hazel to blossom abundantly, grow it under full sun in acidic, consistently moist, fertile, well-drained soil. 

15. Rubin Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis × intermedia ‘rubin’
• Flowering in: Mid to Late Winter
• Height: 9-12 ft

Rubin Witch Hazel is a medium-sized, rounded shrub with showy, red, 4-petaled, curled, and crinkled blossoms with a red-purple calyx. It features dark green, obovate leaves that turn orange-yellow in fall. For spectacular flowering, plant your Rubin Witch Hazel under full sun and in fertile, well-drained, moist, acidic soil.  

16. Sunburst Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis × intermedia ‘sunburst’
• Flowering in: Mid Winter
• Height: 9-12 ft

Sunburst Witch Hazel is an upright, deciduous, vase-shaped cultivar with a spreading habitat and ascending branches. It features bright green, broad-oval leaves that turn yellow or orange-yellow in fall. It produces spider-like, lemon-yellow blossoms. This tree thrives in sunlit areas and moist, well-drained, organically rich, acidic soils. 

17. Orange Beauty Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis × intermedia ‘orange beauty’
• Flowering in: Mid to Late Winter
• Height: 8-12 ft

Orange Beauty Witch Hazel is an upright, spreading tree with mildly fragrant, orange-yellow to deep yellow blossoms. Each flower has four narrow, crinkly, ribbon-like petals. This tree features green, broad-oval leaves that turn orange, red, and yellow in fall. For excellent flowering, plant it under full sun in moist, fertile, well-drained, acidic soils. 

18. Primavera Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis × intermedia ‘primavera’
• Flowering in: Late Winter
• Height: 12-15 ft

Primavera Witch Hazel is a vase-shaped, upright cultivar with a spreading, upright crown. It produces clusters of sweetly scented, bright yellow, spider-like, 4-petaled, crinkly blossoms. It has bright green, broad-oval leaves that turn yellow to orange-yellow in fall. If you want your tree to flower, plant it in a sunlit area in fertile, well-drained, moist, acidic soil.

19. Feuerzauber Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis × intermedia ‘feuerzauber’
• Flowering in: Mid to Late Winter
• Height: 9-11 ft

Also known as Fire Charm, Feuerzauber Witch Hazel is an upright, spreading shrub that grows axillary clusters of showy, mildly aromatic coppery-orange, red blossoms with ribbon-like, crinkled petals. It features medium green, ovate-rounded leaves that turn red and orange in fall. For striking flowers, plant this tree under full sun in rich, moist, acidic, well-drained soil. 

20. Strawberries and Cream Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis × intermedia ‘strawberries and cream’
• Flowering in: Late Winter
• Height: 9-11 ft

Strawberries and Cream Witch Hazel is a spreading cultivar with mildly scented, showy blossoms. Each flower features four strap-like, curled, crinkly petals that are red at the base and yellow at the tip. The tree features rounded medium green leaves that turn yellow in fall. For excellent flowering, plant this tree under full sun in rich, moist, acidic, well-drained soil. 

21. Westerstede Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis × intermedia ‘westerstede’
• Flowering in: Mid to Late Winter
• Height: 8-12 ft

Introduced by Heinrich Bruns of Westerstede, Germany, Westerstede Witch Hazel is an upright-branching cultivar with mildly aromatic, yellow blossoms with narrow, strap-like, straight petals. It features green, broad-oval leaves that turn bright yellow in fall. If you want this tree to flower beautifully, plant it under full sun in fertile, acidic, well-drained, moist soil. 

22. Savill Starlight Witch Hazel

• Hamamelis × intermedia ‘savill starlight’
• Flowering in: Mid to Late Winter
• Height: 4-5 ft

Savill Starlight Witch Hazel is a compact, spreading shrub with showy, yellow, 4-petaled blossoms. It has broad-elliptic, dark gray-green leaves that turn yellow in fall. If you want Savill Starlight Witch Hazel to flower wonderfully, plant it in well-drained, fertile, acidic, moist soils.