Corylopsis sinensis f. veitchiana var. calvescens (Veitch Winter Hazel)


Botanical Information

FamilyHamamelidaceae
GenusCorylopsis
Speciessinensis
Formaveitchiana
Varietycalvescens
SynonymsC. veitchiana
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginWestern China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMarch

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA shrub or small tree, upright with young purplish foliage and clusters of drooping fragrant flowers on bare shoots with red anthers.
LandscapeShrub borders and woodland gardens.
PropagationLayering or semi-ripe cuttings.
CultivationAcidic, moist well drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
Leaf DescriptionToothed oblong leaves, purplish colour when young.
Flower DescriptionBell shaped fragrant pale yellow flowers with red anthers.

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