Hamamelis x intermedia 'Early Bird' Golden Witch Hazel BLOOMSALE 'Wakisaka nishiki' is a variegated

'Wakisaka nishiki' is a variegated snakebark maple with white to creamy variegation that was introduced in Japan in 1991

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This brighter color over the dark green older growth gives a “misty” appearance

The fall color photos here were taken by Guy Meachum

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Early Bird' Golden Witch Hazel BLOOMSALE 'Wakisaka nishiki' is a variegatedHamamelis x intermedia 'Early Bird' Golden Flowering Witch Hazel Zones 5 8 Hamamelis intermedia 'Early Bird' is a deciduous witch hazel prized for its very early yellow blooms, often appearing in late fall to early winter before most other varieties. The fragrant, ribbon like flowers add vibrant color to the winter landscape, while its green foliage turns shades of golden yellow to orange in autumn. With a broad, vase shaped habit, it grows to about