Witch Hazel Plant
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a shrub/tree that grows 15-20 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 3-8, prefers well-drained, acidic soil, full sun to part shade, medium to high moisture, edible leaves, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub/Tree
Height
3 to 4 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium to high
Edible
Yes, leaves
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10°C to 20°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
5 to 10 kg
Flowering Time
Winter to Spring
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.6 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
10 to 15 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
20 to 30 years
Health Benefits
Medicinal, Skin Care
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Rust, Aphids, Scale Insects
White, powdery growth on leaves ,Dark spots on leaves ,Orange or yellow spots on leaves ,Distorted leaves, sticky residue, Sticky residue, sooty mold
Neem oil, sulfur, Remove and destroy infected leaves, insecticidal soap.
Fungicides with myclobutanil ,Fungicides with copper ,Fungicides with mancozeb, Systemic insecticides (imidacloprid), Systemic insecticides (acephate)