Hamamelis virginiana Witch hazel (Hamamelidaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Hamamelis virginiana
Witch hazel
Deciduous shrub
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The Hamamelis virginiana plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to Wisconsin and south to Texas and N. Florida. It is a member of the Hamamelidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Witch hazel.

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Latin Name:  Hamamelis virginiana
Common Name:  Witch hazel
Family:  Hamamelidaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  5

Habitat:  Edges of dry or moist woods, in rich soil and on the rocky banks of streams[43, 82]. The best specimens are found in deep rich soils[229].

General Uses: Used as a rootstock for the ornamental species in this genus[182]. The plant is very rich in tannin[7]. It is used cosmetically as an ingredient in almost any preparation made to relieve capillary weaknesses[7]. The stems have been used for water divining[257]. Wood - heavy, hard, very close grained[82]. It weighs 43lb per cubic foot[235]. The trees are too small to be a useful lumber source[229].

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