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Hammamelis Molis (Witch Hazel)

Posted by woodstockloftus 5b - Port Hope (loftuscraig2000@yahoo.com) on
Mon, Jul 4, 05 at 11:20

We purchased a Witch Hazel in May and finally it is slowly but surely starting to show some leaves. But not where you would think leaves would be. The leaves are showing buds along the stems and branches - there are some coming out on the ends of the branches.
Is this normal?
Is there anything I should be doing (I am giving lots of water)?
I hope someone can let me know.
Cheers to you all
Tim


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RE: Hammamelis Molis (Witch Hazel)

  • Posted by Newt z7/MD (My Page) on
    Wed, Jul 27, 05 at 2:17

Hi Tim,

I don't garden where you are, and I happened here looking for something else, but I'm wondering if you either planted too deep or are watering too much. Take a look at these sites to see if everything was done properly and is as it needs to be.

http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/plantsci/trees/f1147w.htm
http://www.mdvaden.com/advice-landscape.shtml#wateringsuggestions
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WO017
http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/planting/nosoil.htm
http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/mulching.asp
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG089

Hope that helps,
Newt


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RE: Hammamelis Molis (Witch Hazel)

I too planted a Witch Hazel in May. Mine has filled out some, but mostly just sitting. Maybe it will follow the rule of "first year I creap, second year I leap".


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RE: Hammamelis Molis (Witch Hazel)

I planted a Witch Hazel two years ago. It has filled out some and looks very healthy. But it has not grown significantly. Also it has not flowered yet. The nursery where I bought it told me that was not unusual. Maybe this year.


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RE: Hammamelis Molis (Witch Hazel)

Hi Cathier;
Many thanks for responding, you and ThisDay4Him have given me hope. I have worked in bone meal and bought a bag of cow manure and that seems to have helpped, plus lots of water. I also plan in the next week or so to prune back some of the branches that do not have any growth what so ever on them.
And then keep my fingers crossed.


 
 

 

 


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