Corylopsis aff. pauciflora [Evergreen Form]

Also Known As

Buttercup Winterhazel

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'-12'
W: 8'

planting zones

7a-9b

Corylopsis aff. pauciflora [Evergreen Form] plant details

Corylopsis aff. pauciflora [Evergreen Form] is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Corylopsis aff. pauciflora [Evergreen Form]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hamamelidaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 FT wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: fragrant, pleated leaves, rare, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Corylopsis aff. pauciflora [Evergreen Form]

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sent to us by Pierre Piroche, this rare, 10-12', gracefully spreading evergreen shrub, collected in the Himalayas, appears to be a form of the more common C. pauciflora with, in this case, winter flowers of light yellow, just a bit fragrant, and most interestingly, evergreen leaves, to about 4", pleated a bit like a ruffled potato chip and a very pretty blue-green, lighter on the underside. Needless to say, nearly nonexistent in cultivation. So far frost hardy to at least USDA zone 7. Some summer water. Dappled shade is best but has thriven in full sun as well.