Ozark witch hazel
Hamamelis vernalis 'Autumn Embers'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Copper red Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
red,yellow,orange
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water your Ozark witch hazel (Hamamelis vernalis 'Autumn Embers') deeply once a week during the growing season to keep the soil moist. Aim to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy or overly wet. Reduce the frequency of watering in winter, slightly. Water thoroughly when you do, allowing the top 2 inches of soil to become moist but not soaked. Water more frequently during periods of extreme heat in summer. Check the soil moisture daily during the heat waves.
sunlight
Ozark witch hazel (Hamamelis vernalis 'Autumn Embers') prefers part shade, since too much direct sunlight can scorch the foliage. Ideally, it should receive about 5 hours of direct sunlight per day throughout the growing season. It can also tolerate partial shade for some periods of the day. During the winter, it should receive even less direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn. During this time, it should be placed in an area with bright, indirect light such as near a south facing window.
pruning
Ozark witch hazel is a beautiful shrub that blooms in early spring. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring before new growth appears. Prune the plant by removing dead, diseased, or damaged branches, cutting back long shoots, and removing any branches that cross each other or rub against each other. Avoid pruning back into bare wood as this will make the shrub prone to disease and insect damage. Leave a minimum of 3 to 5 buds on each branch. Pruning at this time will also enable the Ozark witch hazel to produce more flowers.
