Corylopsis glabrescens (Fragrant Winter Hazel)


Botanical Information

FamilyHamamelidaceae
GenusCorylopsis
Speciesglabrescens
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginNative to Japan and Korea.
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-26
Temperature (°F)-5
Height2.5 - 4.6 m
Spread2.5 - 4.6 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA spreading shrub or small tree with fragrant and abundant racemes.
ShapeUpright rounded.
LandscapeShrub borders and woodland gardens.
PropagationLayering or semi-ripe cuttings.
CultivationAcidic, moist and well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Dead branches should be removed immediately after flowering.
HabitatGrows best in acidic, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
Leaf DescriptionToothed broad leaves, green in colour with a greyish underneath. Leaves turn shades of pale yellow in autumn.
Flower DescriptionDrooping clusters of fragrant, bell shaped yellow-green flowers.

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