Corylopsis sinensis var. sinensis (Chinese Winter Hazel)
Botanical Information
| Family | Hamamelidaceae |
| Genus | Corylopsis |
| Species | sinensis |
| Variety | sinensis |
| Synonyms | C. willmottiae, C. yunnanensis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Western China. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 14 |
| Height | 3-4.5 m |
| Spread | 3-4.5 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | An ornamental shrub or small tree, densely covered with fragrant clusters of drooping lemon yellow flowers. |
| Shape | Open habit. |
| Landscape | Shrub border and woodland gardens. |
| Propagation | Layering or semi-ripe cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Acidic, medium moisture, well drained soils in full sun to partial shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Leaf Description | Broad, ovate toothed leaves, dark green in colour, younger leaves having a purple tinge and reddish autumn colour. |
| Flower Description | Bell shaped, fragrant pale yellow flowers. |
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