Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane' (Witch Hazel)

Zone: 5 - 9 Natural Range: Hybrid Soil:  Moist, humus rich, well drained Light: Part shade-sun Height: 12'Bloom Time:  January to MarchAttributes:  Deciduous, Six inch long scalloped leaves with deep green new growth and contrasting under side of the leaf giving an outlined look.  Light brown bark with layered horizontal growth.  A blaze of bright copper-red ribbon like blooms in winter.Notes:  Great when used as an architectural element in the garden.  In the wild Hamamelis grow in forests as an understory plant and along streams.