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All witch hazel varieties are very sensitive to transplanting
May I transplant my witch hazel?
Sometimes garden plants have to be transplanted, be it the garden is being redesigned or a previously chosen location turns out to be unsuitable. Often this is possible without any problems, but in the case of witch hazel this unfortunately looks different.
But maybe your witch hazel only gets bigger than you suspected and planned, and now the place is not enough anymore. Then it's almost too late to act. Because there is a risk that your witch hazel will not survive the move and arrive. A mature plant should therefore be left in its place best.
The younger and smaller the witch hazel is, the greater their chances of survival. But be prepared that your witch hazel will not bloom in the near future.
When is the best time to transplant?
If you actually need to replant your witch hazel once, then do so in the fall. Lift out a huge planting hole and put in mature compost or well-rotted manure, which will make rooting for your hamamelis.
If possible, dig out the witch hazel with its complete root ball and place it in the planting hole. The less you damage the roots the better. After planting, water the witch hazel well.
The essentials in brief:
Tips
Avoid using your witch hazel as much as possible, it does not tolerate it well and takes a few years to recover from the move.