There are several species in this genus that are native to the eastern US (from Canada to Georgia). Some have flowers that bloom in the mid-late winter and others bloom in the fall. All have strap-like small flowers of yellow, red or orange, some of which are quite fragrant.
Fall leaf color is very striking from dusty yellow to orange, yellow and red.
This is a tall growing shrub with height to 15 feet or more. One of my favorites is the ‘Arnold Promise’ that was propagated at the Arnold Arboretum. It has clear yellow, very fragrant flowers in mid-late winter which can last from 5-6 weeks.
A single cut branch which I recently brought indoors perfumed my kitchen for days.
The witchazels prefer a moist soil with good light and will tolerate a shaded location, but will have fewer blooms.
No known pests or predators.
