Planting and Growing witch hazel 'John'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Deep soak soil when top layer dries, mulch preserves steady dampness |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
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| Soil type | Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Witch hazel shrub slow feed applied once each annual early spring |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water witch hazel 'John'?
Deep soak soil when top layer dries, mulch preserves steady dampness
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for witch hazel 'John'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for witch hazel 'John'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for witch hazel 'John'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for witch hazel 'John'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize witch hazel 'John'?
Witch hazel shrub slow feed applied once each annual early spring
Learn more →How to Prune witch hazel 'John'?
Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Learn more →How to Propagate witch hazel 'John'?
Propagate by grafting in late winter. Budding can be carried out in late summer and layering in autumn
Learn more →How to Transplant witch hazel 'John'?
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Learn more →How to Care for witch hazel 'John' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant witch hazel 'John'?
Easy to grow in an open but unexposed site. Grows best in a neutral or slightly acidic soil but will tolerate deep, humus-rich soils over chalk. See hamamelis cultivation for further information
Learn more →How to Repot witch hazel 'John'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest witch hazel 'John'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to coral spot, honey fungus, phytophthora root rot and powdery mildews
Pests
Generally pest-free
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of witch hazel 'John'
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