Size: Shrub or small tree and can grow to 15 feet tall.
Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Regular watering, especially in dry weather
Soil requirements: Witch hazel will thrive almost anywhere – even in heavy, clay soils – and it can tolerate neutral to acidic soils.
When to plant: Because witch hazel seeds require some special treatment and a very long germination period, it’s easiest to propagate this unusual herb via cuttings.
Where to plant: Garden; containers
When to harvest: Prune fresh twigs from shrubs as soon as they flower, which can be from October through April.
Produce storage: Strip leaves and flowers from twigs and dry for sachets or potpourri. Chop twigs into chips/mulch and boil according to tonic recipe. Store tonic in sealed glass jars.
