Why Plant Arnold Promise Witch Hazel?
There’s no better early season pick-me-up than an Arnold Promise Witch Hazel or Witchhazel by your door. When this small ornamental tree breaks out its bunches ofconfetti-likesunny yellow flowers in February or March, you’ll breathe a sigh of relief, because you’ll know that winter is coming to an end and the finish line’s in sight. On mild days, the flowers pour out a delicious perfume that will make you want to linger outside as you’re coming or going. And if you think Arnold Promise doesn’t have much to offer the rest of the year, think again. You’ll look forward to the fiery red and yellow fall foliage almost as much as the flowers! Hybrid Witch Hazels originated in Boston at Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum in the 1920s, when a honeybee unwittingly sampled the flowers of two different species growing side-by-side. Seven seeds from this chance pairing germinated, and one of these plants came to be known as ‘Arnold Promise’—now widely regarded as the best Witch Hazel ever developed. Its lemon-peel yellow flowers (larger than those of many other varieties) give a welcome shot of spring, arriving while the world is still dark and gray and releasing a heavenly perfume.
How to use Arnold Promise Witch Hazel in the landscape?
Not very many trees bloom in winter... which makes this particular tree form quite unique! Yellow spidery looking flowers appear February/March depending on the season - what else blooms in February?? Typically this is grown as more of a shrub, but this particular Witch Hazel is grafted onto a standard making it a small tree form. A perfect specimen for your unique landscape!
How To Plant Arnold Promise Witch Hazel
Arnold Promise likes a soil enriched with compost and appreciates shade during the hottest hours of the day (around 1pm to 3pm). Don’t worry about protecting the blossoms from frost! They can handle it. The strappy flowers contract on extremely cold days and unfurl again on milder ones. Arnold Promise is normally a shrub, but ours are grafted onto a related tree called Parrotia so that they take a tree form. You’ll want to patrol for branches that look a bit different coming from below the graft and trim them out immediately.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
