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Key characteristics

Family: Hamamelidaceae
Height: 8 to 15 feet
Width: 8 to 20 feet
Flower color: Bright buttery yellow
Foliage color: Green, turning yellow and orange in autumn
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Regular
Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning after flowering if necessary
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
Wildlife: Attracts bees and hummingbirds

Shrubs

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Pallida'

Pallida Witch Hazel

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Pallida' is a deciduous shrub that produces soft, buttery yellow flowers from mid to late winter. The blooms have long, ribbon-like petals that stand out against the bare branches, creating a luminous effect in the winter garden. Each flower emits a pleasant, sweet fragrance, adding to its appeal during the colder months. As the seasons progress, its bright green summer foliage transforms into rich shades of yellow in autumn, enhancing its year-round ornamental value.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Regular

Bloom time

Late winter to early spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Fragrant Gardens
Winter Interest
Woodland Gardens

Companion plants

Yarrow · Oregon grape · Coreopsis · Blanket flower · Phlox · Bulgarian honey garlic

Design tip

‘Pallida’ works beautifully in a restrained winter palette of buttery yellow, cream, and soft green. Repeat these lighter tones in nearby hellebores or early bulbs, allowing its clear yellow flowers to establish the dominant color theme.