Jelena Witch Hazel Fast Growing A product of the Rutgers

A product of the Rutgers University dogwood breeding program

with peak bloom occurring in summer

In case you find yourself in garden trivia: the common name "beardtongue" comes from the fuzzy staminode (sterile stamen) that sticks out from the flower throat like a little tongue

drought resistance once established

Jelena Witch Hazel Fast Growing A product of the RutgersJelena also known as 'Copper Beauty' is such an interesting witch hazel. From a distance the 1" tassel like blooms appear an orange copper, but up close it's more of a peach berry smoothie. Witch hazel is a unique plant in that it will bring blooms when your garden is dormant and the blooms of Jelena emerge in February. For us, these blooms herald the last days of winter. Each one carries a slightly sweet scent that will take your imagination toward