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Ozark witch-hazel

Hamamelis vernalis

Ozark witch-hazel (Hamamelis vernalis) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–10a. Mature size 6'–15'. Blooms Jan–Dec.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: shrub
Native range: Native to AR, MO, OK, TX
USDA hardiness: Zones 5a–10a
Mature size: 6'–15'
Sun: Part shade
Water: —
Bloom: Jan–Dec
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Ozark witch-hazel (Hamamelis vernalis) — *Hamamelis vernalis* — Ozark witch-hazel. Photo by Eric Hunt via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Ozark witch-hazel (Hamamelis vernalis) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–10a. Mature size 6'–15'. Blooms Jan–Dec.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, ozark witch-hazel pairs naturally with: American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), Chickasaw Plum (Prunus angustifolia).