An upright-spreading, vase-shaped shrub that matures to 10-12? tall and wide. Showy large, sweetly fragrant, orange-yellow flowers along the bare stems appear from mid-late winter. Ovate-rounded dark green leaves turn yellow in fall. Botanical Name- Hamamelisintermedia ‘Aurora’ Pronunciation- ham-uh-MEE-lis in-ter-MAY-dee-uh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 12 ft Mature Height- 12 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade Soil Preferences- Average, medium moist, well-drained soil Current Size- 5 Bloom Color- Orange yellow Bloom Time- Late winter – early spring Companion Plants- Heartleaf Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’ – early bloom, silver foliage Fauna Attracted- Late/early-season bees, hoverflies, some butterflies if active in cooler weather Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C44 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering if needed; keep soil moist and apply mulch to conserve water. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to remove crossing branches and maintain shape. Fertilization Instructions- Use an acidic, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be amended with compost to avoid waterlogging. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Leaf gall, aphids
