How to prune common witch hazel 'arnold promise'

Immediately after flowering (late winter to early spring). Use clean, sharp loppers to remove dead or crossing stems back to their point of origin. For any light shaping, cut to a lateral bud. Seal large cuts on slow-healing witch hazel are debated — prioritise clean cuts over wound sealant.

As needed (rarely more than every few years). Witch Hazel 'Arnold Promise' generally needs little pruning — it has a naturally elegant vase shape. Prune only to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches, and do so after flowering in late winter or early spring. Avoid heavy reshaping; it is slow-growing and heals slowly from large cuts.

Use clean, sharp loppers to remove dead or crossing stems back to their point of origin. For any light shaping, cut to a lateral bud. Seal large cuts on slow-healing witch hazel are debated — prioritise clean cuts over wound sealant.