Details of genus: Hamamelis L. [166]
genus_ja: マンサク
genus_en: Witch hazel
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Hamamelidaceae
family_ja: マンサク
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distribution_en: E. N.America, E.Asia
description_en: Genus of 5 or 6 species of deciduous shrubs occurring in woodland, at woodland margins, and on riverbanks in E. Asia and North America. They have alternate, broadly ovate to obovate leaves, and are grown for their autumn colour and their frost-resistant, fragrant, spider-shaped flowers. The flowers, 2-3cm (3/4-1 1/4 in) across, with 4 narrow petals, are borne in dense, axillary clusters, mainly from winter to autumn. Witch hazels are good specimen plants, and are also effective planted in groups in a shrub border or woodland garden.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy.
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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Graft cultivars in late winter, or bud in late summer.
pests_en: Honey fungus and coral spot may be a problem.
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comment_ja: マンサク
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-05-21 00:47
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Hamamelidaceae | マンサク科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Hamamelidaceae | マンサク科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Hamamelidaceae | マンサク科 | Show |