
Common Name: 'Feuerzauber' (Firecharm) Witchhazel
Hamamelis × intermedia ‘Feuerzauber’ is a deciduous shrub valued for its warm-toned winter flowers and graceful form. Oval green leaves emerge in spring, form a full canopy through summer, and turn shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall, while clusters of narrow, ribbon-like flowers appear in late winter to early spring in rich orange to coppery-red tones, often with a light fragrance. Its glowing flower color brings warmth 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 vase-shaped, spreading with age
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
Warm orange to red 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: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Zone: | 5–8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Not verified |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Winter |
| Shape: | Vase Shaped, Upright |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Fall Color: | Red, Orange |
| Est. 10-Yr Width: | 6-10' |
| Est. 10-Yr Height: | 5-8' |