Common Caragana vs Witch Hazel - TreeTime.ca

Common Caragana vs Witch Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

Caragana arborescens

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Witch Hazel
Common Caragana

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.

Common Caragana is a fast growing shrub that's known for its exceptional hardiness and drought tolerance. Although it's most commonly planted in shelterbelts, Common Caragana is also an excellent hedge or feature shrub.

Note: in warmer areas, this species can be difficult to contain once planted. Use the right plant in the right place.

Witch Hazel Quick Facts

Common Caragana Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 1b
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: yellow, in spring
Fruit: pod like fruits
Seeds: seeds ejected to a distance of up to 30 ft
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: black karagana, caragana, pea tree, siberian pea shrub, yellow acacia