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Hamamelis intermedia Westerstede
Common Name: Yellow Hybrid Witchhazel
Hamamelis × intermedia ‘Westerstede’ is a deciduous shrub valued for its richly colored winter flowers and elegant form. Oval green leaves emerge in spring, form a full canopy through summer, and turn yellow to orange in fall, while clusters of narrow, ribbon-like flowers appear in late winter to early spring in shades of coppery-orange to reddish tones, often with a light fragrance. Its warm flower color and early bloom time bring interest to the winter landscape.
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
Coppery-orange winter flowers
Adds color to late winter landscapes
Good fall color
Excellent specimen or woodland shrub
Care
Plant in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Performs best in full sun for best flowering but tolerates light shade. Prune after flowering if needed. 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' |
