Depending on the variety, witch hazel grows as a shrub or small tree. It grows very slowly and reaches a height of around 2 - 6 m when fully grown, the crown is approx. 4 - 5 m wide.
How big does a witch hazel get?
The witch hazel (witch hazel) reaches a maximum height of around 2 to 6 meters, depending on the variety, and a sprawling crown of up to 5 meters wide. It grows slowly and is suitable as a solitary plant, but requires a lot of space.
Due to its size and spreading growth, the witch hazel is very suitable as a solitary plant. For a witch hazel, which is the Latin name for witch hazel, you should allow up to 16 m² of space if you have chosen a large-growing 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 autumn is considered a better time to plant. Since the witch hazel needs a lot of nutrients, add some organic fertilizer (€56.00 on Amazon) to your generously dug planting hole. Well-ripened compost or rotted manure as well as horn shavings are particularly suitable for this purpose.
Then plant your witch hazel and water it well. It's better not to transplant your witch hazel at all, it tolerates it so badly that it won't bloom for a few years. In the worst case, the plant will even die.
What you need to know about witch hazel:
- hardy
- loves a sunny or partially shaded location
- requires plenty of space
- sprawling crown with a width of up to 5 m
- maximum growth height approx. 2 – 6 m, depending on the variety
- works best as a solitary plant
- reluctant to be transplanted
Tip
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 doesn't like being transplanted
