Registration

We keep a file containing all cultivar names for witch hazel in our BG-BASE database. We encourage anyone who grows a new cultivar or gives one a name to register it. This is free, and helps to prevent the cultivation of different plants with the same name. The register also contains detailed information about the plant: characteristics, date, grower, name of the person who introduced it, etc.

The 'Hamamelis cultivar names - international checklist' is an Arboretum Kalmthout publication by curator Abraham Rammeloo, and was made possible with the help of Chris Lane (UK), Wim van der Werf (NL), Tim Brotzman (USA), and Holger Konrad (DE). The 2014 booklet is out of stock.

The 2024 booklet is available in the Arboretum Kalmthout gift shop, or can be ordered here through our webshop.

English, h 148 x w 210 mm, 44 pages, 280 accepted names, 222 pictures.

International Cultivar Registration Authorities (ICRA)

International Cultivar Registration Authorities play a vital role in advancing the uniformity, accuracy, and stability of the naming of cultivated plant varieties. It is a voluntary process that benefits the entire horticultural community. The International Society for Horticultural Science appoints ICRAs via the Commission for Nomenclature and Registration.

Discovered a cultivar?

1. Check which new qualities your cultivar has in relation to existing varieties.
2. Ensure that your cultivar has a stable and unchanging character.
3. Consider making your cultivar available for distribution or cultivation so that the plant is not lost in the future.