Hamamelis mollis Hamamelis mollis 'Chinese witch hazel'

Growth: 300cm High x 300cm Spread
Size: 2/3 litre pot
Availability: within 2 weeks

Common Name - Chinese witch hazel
Genus - Hamamelis
Species - mollis

Description: Yellow fragrant flowers from Dec - Mar. Great yellow autumn colour.

Detailed Background

Charles Maries, a british plant explorer who was employed by James Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, London, introduced Hamamelis mollis to cultivation in 1879.

He had studied botany under the tutorship of Professor G. Henslow and then for seven years worked for his brother, R. Maries, at his nursery in Lytham, Lancashire. This background meant he was familiar with both Japanese and Chinese plants when he joined the firm of Veitch & Sons, in 1877.

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