Family Hamamelidaceae: Witch Hazel, Gum Trees

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	Family Hamamelidaceae Witch Hazel, Sweet gum, Ironwood Witch Hazel is known for its astringent properties Tree Encyclopedia | Trees Index |	Custom Search

Sweet Gum fall foliage is a riot of molten-lava oranges and yellows

Persian Ironwood Parrotia persica

Common Witch-Hazel Hamamelis virginiana L.

Sweet Gum Liquidambar styraciflua

The Witch hazel family is comprised of about 100 species in 31 genera of shrubs and trees native to both tropical and temperate regions. It includes popular ornamentals such as witch hazel, winter hazel, fothergilla [2] (witch-alder),  sweet gum and ironwood trees. [1]

References eFloras.org, Flora of North America,”Hamalidaceae“ eFloras.org, Flora of North America, “Fothergilla Murray in Linnaeus, Syst. Veg., ed. 13. 418. 1774.“

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