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Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnolds Promise'
Common Name: Arnold Promise Showy Witchhazel
Hamamelis × intermedia ‘Arnold Promise’ is a deciduous shrub valued for its bright, clear yellow winter flowers and dependable performance. Oval green leaves emerge in spring, form a full canopy through summer, and turn shades of yellow to orange in fall, while clusters of narrow, ribbon-like golden-yellow flowers appear in late winter to early spring on bare branches, often with a light fragrance. Its vibrant color and reliable bloom make it one of the best-known witch hazels. Type: Deciduous shrub Mature Size: Width: 10–15 ft Height: 12–15 ft (10-year size: approx. 6–10 ft tall × 5–8 ft wide) USDA Zones: 5a–8b Form: Upright to vase-shaped, spreading with age Light: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in sun) Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture Wildlife: Provides early-season nectar for pollinators Features & Landscape Uses Bright yellow winter flowers Reliable, heavy blooming variety Good fall color Excellent specimen or woodland shrub Care Plant in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Performs best in full sun for best flowering but tolerates light shade. Prune after flowering if needed. Mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool. Generally low-maintenance and pest-resistant.
| Plant Type: | Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub |
| Width: | 10-15' |
| Height: | 12-15' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 5 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Winter |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Foundation |
| Shape: | Spreading, Vase Shaped, Upright |
| Soil Type | Acidic, Moist well-drained |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Est. 10-Yr Width: | 6-10' |
| Est. 10-Yr Height: | 5-8' |
