witch′ ha`zel fam`ily

a family, Hamamelidaceae, of trees and shrubs with simple alternate leaves, flowers in clusters, and aggregates of beaked fruit capsules: includes the sweet gum and witch hazel.

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The Hamamelis, or witch hazel family, is a group of plants that grow as large shrubs or small trees.

While I am a strong proponent of using native plants in the garden, the witch hazel family member that I prefer is a hybrid.

Garden exchange. (Through the Garden Gate)

Red gum is part of the witch hazel family. Belonging to yet another group are black gum and tupelo, which are members of the dogwood family.

American red gum trees yield two distinct wood looks. (Wood of the Month)

As a member of the witch hazel family, Hamamelidaceace, sweet gum is generally believed to be part of a group of plants that is early on the evolutionary scale.

American Red Gum: a two timber species

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