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Corylopsis sinensis

Also Known As

  • Corylopsis willmottiae

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 10'-15'
  • W: 15'

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

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Corylopsis sinensis plant details

Corylopsis sinensis is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Corylopsis sinensis

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hamamelidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, fall color, fragrant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Corylopsis sinensis

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Common in China but here a treasure, this large shrub (to 15') flowers in early spring with ?a multitude of [fragrant 2"] lemon-yellow tassels?. PSh/M
Pale yellow flowers with orange anthers come in March and April. Drooping clusters of fragrant blooms on a spreading, multi-stemmed shrub that generally grows 10-15' tall. Leaves often turn a nice yellow in Fall but the bloom is the significant feature. A relative of Witch Hazel and like that and Forsythia, brings blooms as a time we're desperate for them! Good for shrub borders or woodland gardens. Great Plant Pick - Miller Botanical Garden.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Corylopsis sinensis plant

How to Grow Corylopsis sinensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 8'-15'

Width: 8'-15'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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aka Spike Winter Hazel

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 5'-6'

Width: 8'-10'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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aka Spike Winter Hazel

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 5'-8'

Width: 6'-10'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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aka Corylopsis willmottiae 'Spring Purple', Winter Hazel

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 10'-12'

Width: 10'-15'

  • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Longwood Chimes Winterhazel

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-8b

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 10'-15'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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