Tips for pruning witch hazel after flowering

Pruning principles for witch hazel during flowering period

Witch hazel is usually pruned after it blooms because it is easier.

After the witch hazel blooms, pay attention to the shape of the tree to avoid the branches being too messy, and correct the shape in time. It is worth noting that witch hazel will not be messy if it is not pruned in time, but because it is easy to grow horizontally, it is still necessary to prune the crown.

How to prune witch hazel after flowering

When pruning witch hazel, first cut off some unnecessary branches, such as tillering branches, crowded branches, etc., to make it look cleaner and less messy.

Secondly, after the witch hazel blooms, be sure to pick off the fruits and branches. However, even if the fruits of witch hazel are not picked, it will not have much impact on the growth of its plants.

Another very important point is to adjust the shape of the witch hazel tree. We need to observe the growth of the witch hazel first, and then prune it while maintaining the overall balance, cutting off the outer branches and branches that affect the appearance, and reducing the crown.

If you want to maintain the original height or shape of the tree, you can cut off the tall trunk of the witch hazel.