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Forestry Specialty Products - Species Characteristics

Cultivar Name - Witchhazel "Diane"  

 Botanical Information 

Genus: Hamamelis 
Species: x intermedia 


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Plant Type: Shrub 
Native: No 
Height at Maturity 15 to 20 feet 
Width at Maturity 10 to 15 feet 
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 8 
Lifespan: Long 
Commercial Product of Interest: Decorative floral stems 
Growth Requirements

Moisture: 30-60"/yr 
Soil: Well drained, adaptable 
Desirable pH: 4.5 to 6.2 
Sun / Shade: Full sun 

Means of Propagation

Seedling: Yes 
Rooted Cuttings: Yes 
Tissue Culture: No 
Grafted Seedlings: No 
Layering: No 

Harvest

Years to First Harvest:  
Years to Full Harvest:  
Harvest Method - Manual: Yes 
Harvest Method - Mechanical: No 

Production Information

Price per Stem (U.S. $):

Labor Requirements (hours/plant)

Additional Costs (U.S. $)

Potential Problems

Degree of Invasiness: No 
Degree of Suckering: No 
Growth Rate: Slow 
Seeding Rate: No 

Other Information

Data Source(s): 52,66,69