The Witch Hazel in our yard is flowering later than last year which was in early October. With our dry fall, the leaves have browned and have not yet fallen. It makes a nice backdrop to the frilly yellow flowers.
Its northern native range is the southeastern tip of Minnesota, but it does grow well in the metro area just north.
I plan to capture which insects are pollinating the flowers, since we've had several hard frosts there aren't many pollinators about.
Read more about Witch Hazel in an earlier post.
I have never been known as "the sharpest tool in the shed", but I have never considered what Witch Hazel is and from whence it comes. Always something to learn. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have never had the opportunity to see it flower - I'm so glad to see your pictures. I look forward to hearing about what insects stop by.
ReplyDeleteMine is too young yet to flower and its leaves are just beginning to turn. But I am amazed at how much it has already grown. I'll be very interested to see who shows up at its flowers!
ReplyDeleteHi Jeff,
ReplyDeleteYes it's a great native shrub - would probably reach small tree size in your neck of the woods.
Heather
Hi Ellen,
ReplyDeleteYes the flowers are interesting and a welcome surprise in the late fall. They're not as showy as some of the European cultivars but still remarkable.
Hi Kathy,
ReplyDeleteOurs has grown extremely fast too. We had a lot of rabbit browsing over the winter months the first couple of years so I wrapped the base with chicken wire. Now my largest one is over 8 feet tall and woody enough to withstand browsing.
Heather