Hamamelis x intermedia 'Ripe Corn'

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Ripe Corn Witch Hazel

Ripe Corn’ is a round, 10’-12’ tall shrub that grows in sun to partial shade and is noted for its early blooms, starting in February, as soon as temperatures rise above around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Each curly, crimped bright yellow flower has four strap-like petals emerging from a red-purple calyx. When temperatures drop below freezing, the petals will curl up and then open again when warmer temperatures return. Large oval to round leaves are initially a light yellowish green, then a medium green before changing to butter-yellow in autumn.

Intermediate witch hazels were created by the hybridization of Hamamelis japonica (native to Japan) and Hamamelis mollis (native to western China).

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
January - February
March - April
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Landscape Use:
Screen/Hedge
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Understory
Wildlife Interest:
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Shrub
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8