Corylopsis sinensis var. calvescens
Botanical Information
| Family | Hamamelidaceae |
| Genus | Corylopsis |
| Species | sinensis |
| Variety | calvescens |
| Synonyms | C. platypetala |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | China. |
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 |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Shrub borders and woodland gardens. |
| Propagation | Layering and semi-ripe cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Acidic moist, well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Remove dead branches immediately after flowering. |
| Habitat | Mountainous areas at an altitude of 1,000-1,500 m. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Glabrous. |
| Leaf Description | Pubescent along the veins, broadly ovate or oblong-obvate. |
| Flower Description | Sweetly scented drooping clusters of pale yellow flowers. |
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