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Witch Hazel can be grown in pots. You will have to lightly prune it to keep it from getting too big. Give it full sun and keep the soil moist but well drained.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

Is it possible to keep a witch hazel in a large pot on a patio. If so, what are the best conditions?

Thanks

-- Contributed by: Mike

Fertilizer should not be used unless you have had a soil test done and a problem is indicated. Witch Hazel does not typically need fertilizer. If a soil test shows you do need fertilizer, avoid nitrogen because this could interfere with flowering.

Because of your location, I'm wondering if your tree is getting enough water. They generally prefer moist bogs, not desert. This could be your primary problem. A tree growing in a climate it isn't intended to grow in becomes weak. This in turn causes insect problems and diseases which a Witch Hazel is typically resistant to.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

My witch hazel isn't doing so well. Leaves are yellow and they are being eaten by something which leaves small holes throughout the leaves. We live the high plains desert in alkaline to neutral soil when organic matter is applied. If my witch hazel is suffering from nutrient deficiency what type of high acid fertilizer will be of immediate benefit? What type of slow releasing fertilizer should I use that is high is acid. Is compost the best? Thanks, JRuss

-- Contributed by: JRuss

Hi Cindy,

You can check out the National Arbor Day Foundation's Tree Guide for more information. Or you can call your local Extension Office and see if one of their experts can come and take a look at your tree. If they don't have anyone who can help, they may be able to refer you to a local arborist.

All the images I find have the tree with flowers. If your tree has never flowered I would suspect it is not a Witch Hazel, but I could be wrong. It is hard to say without seeing the tree.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

I appreciate you information. I was given this plant a few years ago and was told it is a 'witch hazel' tree. I am trying to find out if it really is. It has green to brownish leaves but NO flowers. Could you tell me where I could get more info? Thank You

-- Contributed by: Cindy Klein
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