Bring color and fragrance to the winter landscape with this 10-inch tall Hamamelis mollis 'Goldcrest', a 1-year graft ready for planting. This exceptional Witch Hazel cultivar is prized for its sweetly scented golden-yellow flowers, beautifully accented with maroon tones at the base of each petal. Blooming during the colder months when few plants are in flower, 'Goldcrest' provides valuable winter interest and a delightful fragrance in the garden. Its graceful branching habit and reliable flowering make it an excellent choice for specimen plantings, woodland gardens, mixed borders, and collector landscapes. As it matures, this hardy shrub develops into a stunning focal point with year-round ornamental appeal.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Hamamelis mollis 'Goldcrest' plant
✔️ Height: approximately 10 inches tall
✔️ 1-year grafted plant
✔️ Healthy, rooted specimen
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information
Common Name: Goldcrest Witch Hazel
Botanical Name: Hamamelis mollis 'Goldcrest'
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: 1-year graft
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist during establishment
Mature Height: 10–15 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 5–8
Container Friendly: Yes, when young

Care Tip: Plant near walkways, patios, or entryways where the sweet fragrance and winter blooms can be fully appreciated. Mulch annually to help retain moisture and maintain healthy root development.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.