Grow a fascinating and historic native shrub with our American Witch Hazel seeds. This beautiful heirloom is celebrated for its unique, fragrant, yellow flowers with long, crinkly, ribbon-like petals that bloom in the cool weather of fall. It has a long and storied history in Native American and traditional herbal medicine, where its leaves and bark are prized for their natural astringent properties. Growing Witch Hazel from seed is a rewarding long-term project that results in a beautiful, multi-stemmed shrub with lovely fall foliage.

What you’ll love

Unique, fragrant, yellow flowers with crinkly, ribbon-like petals.
A historic and important plant in traditional Native American herbalism.
A beautiful, large shrub with a lovely, open form and great fall color.
A rewarding project for the patient and dedicated gardener.

Seed details

Plant Name: American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
Seed Quantity: Approx. 5 seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
Lifecycle: Perennial Shrub
Height: 15-20 feet
Days to Maturity: 4-6+ years to first bloom
USDA Zone: 3-8
Origin: American Grown

Growing instructions

Sowing: The easiest method is to sow seeds outdoors in the fall for a natural, multi-season germination cycle.
Stratification: This is an advanced seed to germinate. For an indoor start, seeds require a long, complex stratification of 120 days warm, followed by 90 days cold.
Soaking: Before stratification, soaking seeds in warm water for 24 hours is recommended.
Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.

Our seed packets

Professionally designed and made.
Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!