Witch Hazel
Will it grow where I live?
Witch Hazel is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Hamamelidaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 4 m
- Spread
- 4 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 40 years
- First yield
- after 5 years
- Hardiness
- zone 5–9
- Shade tolerance
- partial shade
- Soil
- Silt, Loam, Clay
- Soil moisture
- moist – very wet
- pH
- 5 – 7
Growing
Hamamelis × intermedia prefers a location in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. The plant requires regular watering, especially during dry summer months. Propagation is done by cuttings or grafting. Pruning should be done after flowering in late spring to avoid affecting flower formation.
Frequently asked questions
Witch Hazel: how big does it get?
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis intermedia) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 4 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 4 m. Growth is medium.
Witch Hazel: what site does it need?
Witch Hazel tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range moist – very wet. The pH may lie between 5 and 7.
Witch Hazel: is it hardy?
Witch Hazel is listed as hardy in zone 5–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Witch Hazel: will it grow in Central Europe?
Witch Hazel is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
Witch Hazel: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Witch Hazel. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
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