Hamamelis japonica
Japanese Witch Hazel, Japanese Witch Hazel
Also known as: Hamamelis arborea Ottol. ex Mast. +17 more
- Hamamelis arborea Ottol. ex Mast.
- Hamamelis bitchuensis Makino
- Hamamelis flavopurpurascens (Makino) Makino
- Hamamelis incarnata Makino
- Hamamelis japonica f. auriflora Satomi
- Hamamelis japonica f. discolor (Nakai) Ohwi ex H.Ohba
- Hamamelis japonica f. incarnata (Makino) Ohwi
- Hamamelis japonica f. obtusata (Makino) H.Ohba
- Hamamelis japonica subsp. megalophylla (Koidz.) Murata
- Hamamelis japonica subsp. obtusata (Makino) Sugim.
- Hamamelis japonica var. arborea (Ottol. ex Mast.) Gumbl.
- Hamamelis japonica var. arborea (Ottol. ex Mast.) Rehder
- Hamamelis japonica var. bitchuensis (Makino) Ohwi
- Hamamelis japonica var. discolor (Nakai) Sugim.
- Hamamelis japonica var. flavopurpurascens (Makino) Rehder
- Hamamelis japonica var. megalophylla (Koidz.) Kitam.
- Hamamelis megalophylla Koidz.
- Hamamelis obtusata Makino
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Hamamelidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Originating in Temperate Asia, Hamamelis japonica (commonly known as Japanese witch hazel) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Hamamelidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring botanical forms and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Korea
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms