common witch hazel
Hamamelis virginiana 'Green Thumb'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Common witch hazel should be watered deeply but infrequently. Water the plant thoroughly when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch. During hot and dry spells, increase watering frequency to every 5 to 7 days in order to keep the soil evenly moist. During the winter, water once every 3-4 weeks. Common witch hazel does not tolerate soggy roots, so be sure not to over-water and check the soil with your fingers. If watering with a hose, the water should penetrate at least 8 inches into the soil for best results.
sunlight
Common witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana 'Green Thumb') should receive 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day, preferably in the morning when the sun is not at its strongest. For best results, provide your witch hazel with full sun for at least 4 hours each day. Avoid positioning it in direct afternoon sunlight as this can stress and damage the plant.
pruning
Common witch hazel should be pruned in late winter, while it is still dormant. The amount of pruning should be fairly light, as it is a woody shrub, so only a few branches should be removed each year. This ensures that the shape of the shrub isn't changed too drastically in 1 season. Over-pruning can cause heavy growth in the following season and harm the overall look of the shrub. A good rule of thumb is to only prune between 10-25% of the branches, using sharp pruning shears to cut the branches back to their desired length.
