The commercial source of witch hazel, this 15' graceful, spreading shrub is the last to bloom in fall when its unusual golden ribbon-like flowers unfurl, the lightly fragrant flowers usually make their appearance after the leaves drop in autumn, but sometimes they appear at the same time as the yellow fall color; found growing in the Eastern United States these shrubs are very adaptable to most garden conditions (including clay), remove suckers if you do not wish this shrub to spread, otherwise it is a maintenance free shrub. S-PSh/M
