January Interest Plants

Nature has undoubtedly mastered the art of winter gardening and even the most experienced gardener can learn from the unrestrained beauty around them 
V.A. Simeone

BEAUTYBERRY
COAST SILK TASSEL
CHRISTMAS ROSE
CROCUS
FRAGRANT WINTERSWEET
HOLLY
JAPANESE BARBERRY
SNOWDROPS
VIBURNUM
WHITE BIRCH
WINTER ACONITE
WINTER FLOWERING HEATHER
WINTER HONEYSUCKLE
WINTER IRIS
WINTER JASMINE
YEW
HIGHLIGHTS FROM LBJ's WILDFLOWER CENTER

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Hamamelis

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis)
Origins
Native to North America, Europe, East Asia.
Type
Perennial (deciduous).
Hardiness (see References, below) - Zones 4 - 9.
Bloom
Fall, Winter.
Height
Approx. 50 ft (15 m).
Cultivation
Rich, moist soil. Sun or partial shade. Cut-back after blooming time.

Propagation
From seeds (germination takes years), or by division of suckers.

Other
Witch Hazel produces highly ornamental and fragrant blooms.
Its essence was, and still is used in remedies for bruises, sore muscles, inflammations, in form of eye drops, skin creams, and other products widely available in pharmacies .

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