Hamamelis virginiana aka Witch Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana, commonly known as witch-hazel or American witch-hazel, is a species of deciduous flowering shrub that is native to eastern North America. It can grow up to 30 feet high and 15 feet wide, and is often referred to as a tree. Witch-hazel produces fragrant yellow blooms that resemble dainty ribbons in the fall, and is the only tree in North America to have flowers, ripe fruit, and next year's leaf buds on its branches at the same time. Its branches were once used to search for underground sources of water and minerals, earning it the nickname "water-witch". Witch-hazel prefers well-drained, moist, acidic soil, full sun or partial shade, and attracts no serious pests. It is commonly used to treat insect bites, sunburn, and as a refreshing lotion for after shaving. In winter, it produces a woody, brown capsule containing two shiny black seeds.