species 2,418 observations
Ozark Witch-hazel
Hamamelis vernalis
Field notes
Supports All
37
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Witch-hazel Caloptilia, Drexel's Datana Moth, Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth, Elm Spanworm Moth
16
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Hormaphis cornu, Spiny Witch-Hazel Gall Aphid, Scaphoideus immistus, Dikrella hamar
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Long-tailed Aphideater, Black-shouldered Drone Fly, Common House Fly, Common Loopwing Aphideater
17
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist Wet
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Dense Multi stemmed Rounded Vase
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.