Witch hazel typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.
witch hazel
Hamamelis intermedia 'Pallida'
Witch Hazel, also known as Hamamelis intermedia 'Pallida', is a beautiful and amazing plant. It can be planted as a shrub or a small tree, and features large bright yellow flowers in the late winter when other plants are dormant. It also has an attractive bark with a wrinkled texture, adding some visual interest in the winter months. What really makes this plant amazing is its tolerance for a wide variety of climates and soils. Once established, it will continue to thrive without much maintenance. Witch Hazel is also known to be very medicinal and its leaves are used to make a variety of topical treatments. All in all, this plant is showy, tough, and incredibly useful, making it an amazing 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
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Witch hazel should be watered regularly throughout the growing season, but should not suffer from over-watering. Water the plant once or twice weekly during the spring and summer, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. In the winter, cut back to once a month, unless there is below-freezing weather. Make sure you always water deeply, especially during periods of hot, dry weather; water in the early morning for best results.
sunlight
Witch hazel grows best in full sun to partial shade. For best results, try to give your witch hazel at least 6-8 hours of sun per day. It should also be planted in an area where it will receive some afternoon shelter from the strong afternoon sun during the summer months as this plant can become scorched from too much sun. It is also important to ensure that the soil remains well-drained. Witch hazel will also tolerates some shade, but will not produce as many flowers or will produce less brightly colored blooms.
pruning
Witch hazel (Hamamelis intermedia 'Pallida') should be pruned in late winter or early spring (February or March), when the plant is still dormant. Pruning should be done carefully and selectively, focusing on removing any dead, damaged, or diseased branches or stems, as well as any branches that are crossing over each other or rubbing. Cut branches back to the main stem or another healthy branch - do not leave long stubs as these can invite parasites and diseases. Witch hazel can also be pruned to shape the plant if desired. Too much pruning, however, can damage the plant and disrupt flowering. If cut too severely, witch hazel may not bloom in the following season.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Witch hazel typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.
