| 1–3 | — | $89.00 ea |
|---|---|---|
| 4-9 | 5% off | $84.55 ea |
| 10-15 | 15% off | $75.65 ea |
| 16-23 | 25% off | $66.75 ea |
| 24+ | 35% off | $57.85 ea |
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Hamamelis vernalis
Choose Vernal Witch Hazel if you want fragrance and flower color before most shrubs wake up. The tradeoff: it is not a tight, formal foundation shrub and needs room to spread naturally.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | Its strongest moment is late winter bloom, while the rest of the season is quieter green foliage. |
| Growth Rate | B | It fills in at a reasonable pace, but it is not the shrub to buy for instant mass. |
| Maintenance | A- | It needs little routine pruning if planted where its natural spreading shape can develop. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | C+ | It can work near a house only if you allow enough room and avoid crowding walkways. |
| Screening Value | C | It is deciduous and open enough that it should be used for seasonal interest, not privacy. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Vernal Witch Hazel as a feature shrub for early-season interest, not as a clipped foundation plant. Give it breathing room and let the branching stay natural.
| Mature Height | 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 8 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8a |
| Spacing | 7 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, vase-shaped, multi-stem |
Yes, it can flower very early, often before most shrubs show signs of growth.
Yes, the flowers have a noticeable scent, especially near walks or entries.
Light pruning is fine, but heavy size control works against its natural shape.
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SKU:PGNE-31214
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They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
