witch hazel
Hamamelis intermedia 'Aphrodite'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Burnt-orange with reddish-purple calyx Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Witch Hazels prefer moist, well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. During the spring and summer months, water the soil around the Witch Hazel deeply, ensuring it is evenly moist. During the autumn and winter months, watering should be reduced to about once a month, although this may depend on the soil and climate conditions in the area. If the soil is dry to the touch, give the plant a thorough watering. During periods of drought, Witch Hazel may need to be watered more often to prevent them from wilting.
sunlight
Witch hazel (Hamamelis intermedia 'Aphrodite') prefers full sun or partial sunlight. This plant should be provided with at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. If partial sunlight (4 to 6 hours of sun combined with 4 hours of shade) is available that works just as well. Too much or too little sun can burn the leaves, or cause them to yellow. If you live in a cooler climate ​(zones 5-7) with lots of cloudy days, you should place your Witch Hazel in a sunny location to ensure it gets enough sun.
pruning
For Witch Hazel (Hamamelis intermedia 'Aphrodite') pruning should be done annually in late winter or early spring, before April. Pruning should not be too drastic because this plant flowers on wood made the previous year. Cut 1/3 of oldest stems to the ground to promote new growth each winter, and remove dead, diseased, or damaged branches. Remove crossing or rubbing branches, as well as any growth that has grown too close to the center of the plant. Thinning out stems and foliage can help increase air circulation and reduce the chance of disease.
