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Copper Beauty Witchhazel

Hamamelis intermedia 'Copper Beauty'

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Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

144 inches

Width

144 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

5, 6, 7, 8

Water

Moderate

Humidity

Average

Lifespan

40+ years

Native To

Hybrid

Toxicity

Non-toxic

The Story

Plant Bio

Hamamelis x intermedia are hybrid witch hazels (H. japonica x H. mollis) prized for their fragrant, spidery flowers that bloom on bare branches in late winter. They also offer excellent, reliable fall color. 'Copper Beauty' (often sold as 'Jelena') is renowned for its stunning flowers with long, crinkled, coppery-orange petals that glow like embers in the winter sun. It also has a spectacular orange-red fall foliage display.

Bloom Period:

EarlyLate

Uses & Benefits:

This is a premier shrub for winter interest, providing a burst of fiery color and fragrance when the garden is otherwise dormant. Its elegant, vase-shaped structure is attractive year-round, and its brilliant orange-red fall foliage is a major secondary feature.

The fragrant branches can be cut in late winter and brought indoors, where they will perfume a room. Its large size makes it an effective screen or border anchor.

Witch hazel is one of the few plants that bloom in winter, providing a rare and valuable nectar source for any hardy pollinators, like certain moths and flies, that may be active on mild winter days.

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Planting

How to Grow

Select a location in full sun or light shade with good drainage.
Ensure the soil is acidic to neutral; amend with compost.
Dig a hole that is wide but no deeper than the root ball.
Gently place the plant in the hole, keeping the root flare at soil level.
Backfill with native soil and water deeply.
Mulch with 2-3 inches of organic matter, avoiding the trunk.

Pro Tip

Site it against a dark background, like evergreen shrubs or a wall, to make its fiery winter flowers truly stand out.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Provide moist, acidic, well-drained soil.
Water regularly during dry periods, especially when young.
Allow it to develop its natural, graceful vase shape.
Remove any suckers that may appear from the rootstock below the graft.

Don't

Don't plant in heavy, wet clay or alkaline soils.
Avoid severe pruning, which can ruin its form.
Don't let the soil dry out completely in summer.
Don't fertilize heavily; a top-dressing of compost is usually sufficient.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Mulch
Plant
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Striking winter interest specimenAnchor of a mixed shrub borderFragrant accent near a walkway or entrance

Companion Plants

Helleborus orientalis Galanthus nivalis Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' Carex 'Evergold' Heuchera 'Obsidian'

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Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Copper Beauty Witchhazel questions

What zones can Copper Beauty Witchhazel grow in?

Copper Beauty Witchhazel is hardy in USDA Zones 5–8. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Copper Beauty Witchhazel deer resistant?

Yes — Copper Beauty Witchhazel is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Copper Beauty Witchhazel bloom?

Copper Beauty Witchhazel typically blooms in late winter through early spring. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Copper Beauty Witchhazel need full sun?

Copper Beauty Witchhazel does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.