Hamamelis japonica 'Tsukubana-kurenai', Shibamichi’s Red Witch Hazel humus-rich soil and low-elevations of the Rockies

and low-elevations of the Rockies

successfully suppressing weeds

just above a growth node or new shoot

but do give it water in the heat of summer and cut back after bloom for best performance

interestingly

Hamamelis japonica 'Tsukubana-kurenai', Shibamichi’s Red Witch Hazel humus-rich soil and low-elevations of the RockiesWe are always on the hunt for more spectacular witch hazels. They bring much needed color and fragrance to the late winter. 'Tsukubana kurenai', selected by famed Japanese nurseryman, Akira Shibamichi, won us over with its large, bright cherry red flowers. Being an H. japonica, it is often one of the last to begin its bloom. We offer two true red blooming witch hazels: Hamamelis 'Sally's Red' has smaller, denser blooms and a wider, lower canopy,