Depending on the variety, witch hazel grows as a shrub or small tree. It grows very slowly and reaches a height of about 2 - 6 m when fully grown, the crown is about 4 - 5 m wide.
The witch hazel can reach a considerable size of several meters
Due to its size and sprawling growth, the witch hazel is very well suited as a solitary plant. For a witch hazel, which is the Latin name for witch hazel, you should plan up to 16 m² of space if you have chosen a large variety. The hardy plant prefers a sunny and wind-protected location, but also thrives quite well in partial shade.
When and how do you plant witch hazel?
You can plant a witch hazel in spring, but fall is considered a better time to plant. Since the witch hazel has a fairly high need for nutrients, put some organic fertilizer in your generously dug planting hole. Well matured compost or rotted manure and horn shavings (32.93€) are particularly suitable for this purpose.
Then plant your witch hazel and water it well. You shouldn't transplant your witch hazel at all, it doesn't tolerate it so well that it doesn't bloom for a few years. In the worst case, the plant even dies.
Things to know about witch hazel:
- hardy
- loves a sunny or partially shaded location
- requires plenty of space
- spreading crown up to 5 m wide
- maximum growth height approx. 2 - 6 m, depending on the variety
- works best as a solitary plant
- reluctant to transplant
tips
Choose the location for your witch hazel carefully so that it can develop well there and still feel comfortable in a few years and at full size, it does not like to be transplanted