witch hazel

Witch hazel (Hamamelis intermedia 'Orange Encore') should be watered only when necessary or when the top 2 inches of soil starts to feel dry. When watering, water thoroughly until the water is dripping from the base of the pot. Allow the soil to dry out before watering again, generally every 10-14 days. Before watering again, check the soil by sticking your finger into the soil—if the soil still feels moist, wait a little longer before watering. In the fall and winter months, water less frequently, about every 2-3 weeks. Make sure not to overwater witch hazel. Too much water can lead to root rot.

Witch hazel (Hamamelis intermedia 'Orange Encore') requires full sun to partial shade, meaning it needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day during the growing season (spring, summer and fall). The best location for this plant is an area with morning sun and afternoon shade or 1 with afternoon sun and morning shade. In hotter climates, some afternoon shade is preferable. Sunlight helps the plant to produce blooms in the fall. During the winter, it is not as important since the plant goes dormant.

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis intermedia 'Orange Encore') should be pruned in late winter before new growth emerges in the spring. Pruning should be done no more than 1-third of the plant each year and should be limited to removing dead, dying, or diseased branches. Avoid cutting into larger branching structures as this can damage the structure of the shrub. Additionally, avoid removing more than 10 inches of live growth each year.