Witch Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana
Family: Hamamelidaceae
Witch Hazel grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 4.5-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Witch Hazel as May require 12-18 months of warm and cold stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 4-6 years or more to flowering from seed.
Plant Overview
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is listed in the Hamamelidaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial deciduous shrub or small tree life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Advanced.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0316
- Family
- Hamamelidaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial deciduous shrub or small tree
- Difficulty
- Advanced
Growing Conditions
Witch Hazel is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Rich, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 4.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is May require 12-18 months of warm and cold stratification and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 4-6 years or more to flowering from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- May require 12-18 months of warm and cold stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 4-6 years or more to flowering from seed
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.