Jelena Witch Hazel Common Name: Jelena Witch Hazel Botanical Name: Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Jelena’ Jelena Witch Hazel Plant family: Hamamelidaceae Location: Art Trail Growing zone: 5-8 Height: 15-20 ft. Spread: 10-15 ft. Bloom time: February, March Bloom description: One-inch-long copper-colored petals change to red toward the base. Petals are twisted or kinked in appearance. Flowers are slightly fragrant. Leaf type: Broad, ovate leaves are 2-4 in. in length with rounded lobes along the margins. The dark-green leaves turn orange-red in fall. Garden uses: Jelena Witch Hazel has a multi-stemmed habit which allows this medium-sized shrub to be used for a border or as an ornamental shrub for an open area. It performs best in part-sun with moist, well-drained soil. With age, it can display a more wide-spreading habit. Wildlife benefits: Provides nectar for early pollinators.
