Douglas Maple vs Witch Hazel - TreeTime.ca

Douglas Maple vs Witch Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

Acer glabrum

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Witch Hazel
Douglas Maple

Witch Hazel is a deciduous shrub, or small tree, with a short trunk, bearing numerous spreading, crooked branches.

The seeds grow in a long, wooden pod with two to four seeds per pod. Upon ripening, the pods burst, firing the seeds up to 30km an hour.

The leaf and bark extract of Witch Hazel has been used as a remedy to common ailments such as inflammation, bruises and much more for many centuries.

Douglas Maple is a fast growing, long lived, ornamental tree. It can take on a shrubby or multi-stemmed form with densely packed leaves, making it an excellent tree for privacy screens and hedges.

In the fall, the leaves make a brilliant change to red, orange, or yellow depending on the tree and its sun exposure. Douglas Maple's compact size makes it ideal for planting in urban yards and under power lines.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Douglas Maple seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Witch Hazel Quick Facts

Douglas Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Moisture: wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: dull red
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none




Other Names: box maple, dwarf maple, new mexico maple, rock maple, rocky mountain maple, sierra maple