Philippe Clement / Hybrid witch hazel (Hamamelis intermedia) 'Pallida', deciduous shrub showing yellow flowers in winter / early spring, Belgium February

Konrad Wothe / Blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) foraging on witch hazel,, Bavaria, Germany, May.

Konrad Wothe / Witch-hazel (Hamamelis sp) flowers in garden, blooming, Bavaria, Germany, March.

Gary K. Smith / Witch hazel (Hamamelis intermedia) 'Pallida' garden variety. England, UK. February.

Ernie Janes / Mountain witch alder (Fothergilla major) in flower, Florida, USA, May.

Tim Fitzharris / Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) tree in autumn, Tyler State Park, Texas

Alex Hyde / Witch hazel (Hamamelis) flowers, studio shot with white background.

Kerstin Hinze / Witch hazel flowering (Hamamelis virginiana) Germany, March

Stephen Dalton / Witchhazel {Hamamelis mollis} flowering in spring, UK

Stephen Dalton / Witchhazel {Hamamelis mollis} flower, UK

Albert Lleal / Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) seed pod, native to North America

Philippe Clement / American Sweetgum / Redgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) leaf in autumn colours, native to North America