Corylopsis glabrescens var. gotoana (Winter Hazel)


Botanical Information

FamilyHamamelidaceae
GenusCorylopsis
Speciesglabrescens
Varietygotoana
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginNative of Korea and Japan, in southern Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)- 10 - (-20)
Temperature (°F)14 - (-4)
Height20 - 38 cm
Spread20 - 38 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMarch, April

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSpreading, multi-stemmed and dropping.
LandscapeHedge and screen planting.
PropagationLayering or semi-ripe cuttings.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Moist, well-drained, organically rich and acidic soils.
Notable SpecimensWakehurst Place, Ardingly, West Sussex, England.
HabitatWoodlands.
Leaf DescriptionBroad-ovate, short-awned toothed leaves that are 10 cm long.
Flower DescriptionDrooping clusters of fragrant flowers with stamens that are as long as the petals. Hairless racemes that are 3 - 4 cm long.
Fruit DescriptionHairless capsules containing 2 small seeds.
Colour DescriptionThe flowers are pale yellow in colour. The leaves are dark green and turn to a yellow as it matures.

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