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Witch hazel

AWBAWB Posts: 421
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i have several witch hazels I want to move, can I do now?

when is the best time dor this job, thank you.

 

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  • Dave MorganDave Morgan Posts: 3,123

    I'd do it after flowering, even as late as the Autumn, but wait till they have flowered first.

  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,064

    I'd leave it till autumn, immediately the leaves fall,so the plant has a couple of months to get its roots re-established before it is under stress again from flowering and then the energy consuming production of new spring foliage.

     

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  • Fluffy CloudFluffy Cloud Posts: 200

    AWB....What colours are the witch hazels? I'm looking to palnt one in the front garden but cannot decide which one!! Your opinions valued.

  • chickychicky Posts: 10,409

    The witch hazels with red flowers have some pretty spectacular autumn colours too - this one is from Diane:

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     The yellow flowered ones are less spectacular in autumn for me.

  • AWBAWB Posts: 421

    Thank you all for your input.

    i shall move it after flowering,it is in the wrong place, and not particularly noteworthy at other times.

    understorey for some silver birches I think.

  • AWBAWB Posts: 421

    Thanks Verdun, do have an area with dogwoods and viburnum opulus , much better choice.

  • Fluffy CloudFluffy Cloud Posts: 200

    Thanks Verdun.I've been debating on this for a very long time. It looks good when in flower but nothing much for the rest of the year.

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