witch hazel
Hamamelis 'Danny'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Red Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
watering
Witch hazel should be watered frequently during the active growing season, which is from spring to late fall. Generally, keep the soil lightly moist throughout the active growing season, but never allow it to dry out completely. During the winter, reduce watering to monthly, and reduce further in the spring and summer, when more frequent rain usually falls. In other words, water only when the top inch of soil is dry.
sunlight
Witch hazel (Hamamelis 'Danny') prefers to grow in full sun to partial shade, and should receive at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. When grown in partial shade, however, remember that witch hazel does best with some direct sun during the morning for at least 4 hours. The ideal time of day for witch hazel to receive its sunlight is early morning or late afternoon, both of which can improve its flowering.
pruning
Witch hazel, Hamamelis 'Danny', may be pruned yearly in early spring just before new growth begins. Depending on the size and shape of the shrub, shortening of long shoots should be done by cutting back to a lower branch or to the trunk. A general rule of thumb is to prune approximately 25% of the current season's growth. Be sure to remove any dead or broken branches at any time of year, but otherwise avoid pruning in summer and autumn. After a few years of annual pruning, the plant will respond with a more compact, vigorous form.
