How to propagate witch hazel

How to propagate witch hazel

The main method of propagation of witch hazel is sowing. In order to increase the diversity of varieties, cuttings and grafting are occasionally used.

Sowing and seedling raising

When the fruits are ripe in autumn, collect the fruit branches and place them in the sun for 2-3 days. The fruits will automatically crack open and the seeds can be taken out and sown. About half a month to twenty days after sowing, the seeds will basically germinate. Choose a time when the light is not very strong and remove the grass. In addition, it is necessary to loosen the soil, weed, apply fertilizer, etc. in a timely manner, and pay attention to water and fertilizer management during this period in order to cultivate healthy seedlings. During the period from leaf shedding to budding in the spring of the following year, the seedlings are transported, bare-rooted or transplanted to complete the final planting.

Other reproduction

The propagation of witch hazel is mostly done by sowing seeds and raising seedlings. Grafting and cutting can also be used, but their reproduction survival rate is not as good as sowing and they are rarely used.