witch hazel
Hamamelis intermedia 'Nina'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Yellow petals Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis intermedia ‘Nina’) should be kept moderately moist throughout the growing season, however careful not to overwater. Water deeply once or twice per week as needed depending on soil moisture, more during hot, dry periods. Allow the top inch or 2 of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce frequency to once every 2 weeks in cooler months. Avoid getting the foliage wet when watering.
sunlight
Witch hazel (Hamamelis intermedia 'Nina') should receive full to partial sun for best performance. It prefers 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day during the growing season and partial shade during the hottest summer months. Although 'Nina' can tolerate more sunlight, it will thrive best in partial shade, especially in warmer climates. Water regularly but do not over-water; witch hazel prefers its soil to be relatively dry. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once or twice a year in the spring or early summer.
pruning
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis intermedia 'Nina') should be pruned in late winter or early spring with light pruning. Pruning should be done by removing the master stem that supports the entire bush as the inner branches will follow suit. This master stem should be cut at the lowest level in order to maintain a natural shape. To encourage bushiness, thin out any overcrowded branches and cut any long, straggly stems back to the main trunk. It is usually not necessary to prune witch hazel every year, but if you do, only remove half of the growth in order to maintain an even shape.
