Description

Grow a fascinating and historic native shrub with our American Witch Hazel seeds. This beautiful heirloom is celebrated for its unique, fragrant, yellow flowers with long, crinkly, ribbon-like petals that bloom in the cool weather of fall. It has a long and storied history in Native American and traditional herbal medicine, where its leaves and bark are prized for their natural astringent properties. Growing Witch Hazel from seed is a rewarding long-term project that results in a beautiful, multi-stemmed shrub with lovely fall foliage.

⭐ What you'll love

• Unique, fragrant, yellow flowers with crinkly, ribbon-like petals.
• A historic and important plant in traditional Native American herbalism.
• A beautiful, large shrub with a lovely, open form and great fall color.
• A rewarding project for the patient and dedicated gardener.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 5 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial Shrub
• Height: 15-20 feet
• Days to Maturity: 4-6+ years to first bloom
• USDA Zone: 3-8
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: The easiest method is to sow seeds outdoors in the fall for a natural, multi-season germination cycle.
• Stratification: This is an advanced seed to germinate. For an indoor start, seeds require a long, complex stratification of 120 days warm, followed by 90 days cold.
• Soaking: Before stratification, soaking seeds in warm water for 24 hours is recommended.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

• FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
• Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
• Tracking is included with every order.

Specifications

• Weight: 100gr
• Usage: Indoor & outdoor