Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) shrubs grow best in full sun with rich, well-draining soil. This shrub is the last to bloom in fall, providing clusters of beautiful yellow, ribbon-like flowers.  Witch Hazel is a wonderful addition to your landscape if you are looking for a late-season food source for a variety of wildlife and pollinators. It is best to fence young plants for a few years.   Light: Full Sun Moisture: Medium to Dry Soil Type: Well-Drained, Rich Soil Soil pH: 4.5-6.5 Average Height: Up to 30 Feet Flowers: Fragrant, Cream to Bright Yellow; Four long, crinkled, ribbon-like petals Bloom Time: October to December Native Region: Eastern North America Wildlife: Provides late-season fruit and seed for a wide variety of wildlife (grouse, deer, turkey, rabbit, bear, beaver), as well as nectar for over 60 species of moths and butterflies