Corylopsis var. sinensis 'Spring Purple'
Botanical Information
| Family | Hamamelidaceae |
| Genus | Corylopsis |
| Variety | sinensis |
| Cultivar | 'Spring Purple' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
| Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Large, spreading deciduous shrub with a open habit. |
| ID Characteristic | Broadly ovate leaves sometimes tinged purple when young. |
| Landscape | Flower borders and informal gardens. |
| Propagation | Seeds sown in containers or softwood cuttings in summer. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in acidic soil in a shady position. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
| Notable Specimens | Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
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