Hamamelis vernalis ~ Ozark Witch Hazel sod The broad basal foliage emerges

The broad basal foliage emerges green with irregular chartreuse margins that turn yellow

Also sold as Taxodium distichum var

Best foliage color in full sun and rich

Remove suckers to prevent colonial spread

Removing stems after flowering may encourage another bloom in fall

Hamamelis vernalis ~ Ozark Witch Hazel sod The broad basal foliage emergesOzark Witch Hazel is native deciduous shrub with a spreading vase like habit and ribbon like winter flowers. These flower clusters bloom before the foliage emerges from mid winter into spring and have red bases that transition to copper at the tips, looking golden from a distance. The oblate green leaves emerge with red tints and turn yellow in fall. Best bloom in rich, consistently moist, well drained acidic soils. Tolerates deer and clay soil. Type: