Arnold's Promise Witchhazel (Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold's Promise') - 1 gallon TREE -Ship Only
Arnold's Promise Witchhazel (Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold's Promise') - 1 gallon TREE -Ship Only
Plant Details
- Size
- 1 Gallon TREE
- Attributes
- Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Native, Naturalizing, Roof Garden, Tolerates Clay, Urban Tolerant
- Category
- Shrub
- Exposure
- Part Shade, Shade, Sun
- Features
- Orange Fall Color, Spring flowering
- Habit
- Spreading
- Height
- 12-15'
- Soil
- Average, Dry
- Width
- 12-15'
- Wildlife
- Butterflies, Songbirds
- Zone
- 3–9
Description
Arnold's Promise Witchhazel (Hamamelis × intermedia 'Arnold Promise') is a remarkable shrub that brings a burst of sunshine to your garden just when you need it most. As winter's chill begins to wane, this plant's bright yellow, fragrant flowers bloom, signaling the arrival of spring. With its graceful, vase-shaped form, Arnold's Promise grows to a mature height and width of 12-15 feet, making it a perfect focal point for any landscape. This witchhazel thrives in well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH and prefers full sun to partial shade. It's hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8, ensuring it can withstand a range of climates. Regular watering is essential, particularly during dry periods, but the plant is otherwise low-maintenance, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Beyond its stunning appearance, Arnold's Promise offers ecological benefits by attracting early pollinators, contributing to a healthy garden ecosystem. Whether you're looking to add winter interest to your garden or seeking a hardy, reliable shrub that requires minimal care, this witchhazel is an ideal choice. Its historical use in traditional medicine for its astringent properties adds an intriguing layer to its appeal. With Arnold's Promise, you'll not only enhance your garden's beauty but also create a welcoming haven for nature's early visitors.Will this grow in my area?
This plant is hardy in Zones 3–9–3–9. Enter your ZIP to check your zone.
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1. Dig a hole 1½–2× the width of your plant's root ball. Set the soil to the side.
2. Mix your backfill — Pine Bark Soil Conditioner, Compost & Native Soil (1/3 of each) in a wheelbarrow or on the ground.
3. Plant it high — when backfilling, keep the plant 2–3" higher than the surrounding soil (as shown). Plant flush with the soil if in a raised bed.
4. Mulch the top of the soil 2–3" deep around the plant — keep mulch away from the main trunk.
5. Feed as you plant with Holly-tone for acid-loving plants.
The 1/3 backfill blend:
Over- and under-watering is the #1 cause of plant death — so always check the soil before you water.
- Clear or dusty → water the plant
- Muddy → soil is too wet
- Moist with a little soil clinging to it → watered just right ✓
- Won't go in → water immediately
Newly planted trees & shrubs — keep the soil moist their first season and never let it dry out. Water slowly at the base (hose ~6" from the trunk, pencil-thin stream):
- Shrubs — 3 min
- Ornamentals (flowering crab, etc.) — 10 min
- Evergreens (6') — 15 min
- Deciduous (2½" caliper) — 15 min (+15 min per extra inch)
Using a Gator Bag? Fill it every 3 days.
How often (OHIO Weather) (new plantings):
- Apr 15 – May 15: once a week
- May 16 – Sept 15: twice a week
- Sept 16 – Oct 31: once a week
- Mid-Nov – early Dec: once, if the ground isn't frozen
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