Witch-hazel is a native shrub that has fragrant blooms in autumn and early winter. Photo courtesy Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org If you’re looking for a plant that blooms in your garden now, consider witch-hazel. American witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a native shrub that produces fragrant blooms in late fall and early winter, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The streamer-like flowers are just starting to appear at this time of year, following the annual…
