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Hamamelis intermedia Sunburst
Common Name: Yellow Hybrid Witchhazel
Hamamelis × intermedia ‘Sunburst’ is a deciduous shrub valued for its bright, fragrant winter blooms and graceful habit. Oval green leaves emerge in spring, provide a full canopy through summer, and turn shades of yellow to orange in fall, while clusters of narrow, ribbon-like golden-yellow flowers appear in late winter to early spring on bare branches, adding vibrant color to the dormant landscape. Its early bloom time and fragrance make it a standout specimen.
Type: Deciduous shrub
Mature Size:
Width: 10–15 ft
Height: 10–15 ft
(10-year size: approx. 6–10 ft tall × 5–8 ft wide)
USDA Zones: 5a–8b
Form: Upright to spreading, vase-shaped
Light: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in sun)
Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Wildlife: Provides early-season nectar for pollinators
Features & Landscape Uses
Bright yellow winter flowers
Fragrant blooms on bare branches
Attractive fall color
Excellent specimen or woodland shrub
Care
Plant in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Performs best in full sun for maximum flowering but tolerates light shade. Prune after flowering if needed to shape. Mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool. Generally low-maintenance and pest-resistant.
| Plant Type: | Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub |
| Width: | 10-15' |
| Height: | 10-15' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit: | Not verified |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Zone: | 5–8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Not verified |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Hummingbirds |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Winter |
| Landscape/Use: | Specimen, Mass Planting, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Vase Shaped, Upright |
| Soil Type | Well Drained, Acidic |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Yellow |
| Est. 10-Yr Width: | 6-10' |
| Est. 10-Yr Height: | 5-8' |