Chinese witch hazel typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.
Chinese witch hazel
Hamamelis 'Brevipetala'
Chinese witch hazel (Hamamelis 'Brevipetala') is an amazing plant species that is popular for its striking yellow flowers and vibrant foliage. Its most unique feature is that it blooms from late winter to early spring, making it one of the earliest flowering plants available. It has a spindle-shaped stem with a wide spread, bright green heart-shaped foliage and unique spidery yellow flowers. Aside from the visual elements, this plant is also highly adaptable and can thrive in various soil and climate conditions. It is low maintenance and can even propagate on its own, making it a great addition to any garden.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow,orange
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Chinese witch hazel needs to be watered once or twice a week. Depending on the temperature and atmosphere of the area, the amount of water supplied to the plant can be adjusted accordingly. In warmer conditions, the plant should be watered more frequently and more deeply. For colder climates, it is best to water less but more frequently. Give the soil enough water until it is moist, but take caution not to saturate it. Be sure to let the soil dry out before re-watering the plant.
sunlight
Chinese witch hazel is a deciduous shrub that prefers bright light but not full direct sun all day. It needs at least 4 hours of direct sunlight each day, ideally in the morning or late afternoon, as the over-exposure can scorch the foliage of this species. During the summer months when the intensity of sun is greater, it can do with a little less sunlight. Too little sun, however, will cause the shrub to become pale and leggy.
pruning
Chinese witch hazel (Hamamelis 'Brevipetala') should be pruned annually in late spring or early summer, after the flowers have faded. Pruning should involve shaping and thinning out the shrub, removing dead or damaged branches and and any broken or crossed branches, and reducing the amount of growth in the centre of the shrub. This will help to prevent overcrowding and encourage better flowering and branching. Aim to remove no more than 1-third to 1-half of the oldest, woodiest branches to maintain a healthy, balanced shape.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Chinese witch hazel typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.
