Hamamelis japonica 'Tsukubana-kurenai', Shibamichi’s Red Witch Hazel

We are always on the hunt for more spectacular witch hazels. They bring much-needed color and fragrance to the late winter. 'Tsukubana-kurenai', selected by famed Japanese nurseryman, Akira Shibamichi, won us over with its large, bright cherry red flowers. Being an H. japonica, it is often one of the last to begin its bloom. 

We offer two true red blooming witch hazels: Hamamelis 'Sally's Red' has smaller, denser blooms and a wider, lower canopy, 'Tsukubana-kurenai' has more purple in its red, and grows a bit more upright. 

Mature size: 8 ft tall x wide

Minimum temperature: -20° F

Properties/conditions:

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• clay-tolerant
• deciduous
• deer-resistant
• early bloomer
• regular water
• sun or part shade
• winter-blooming