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    Corylopsis platypetala

    Also Known As

    • Corylopsis sinensis var. calvescens
    • Chinese Winter Hazel

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-15'
    • W: 8'-10'

    planting zones

    • 6a-8a

    Corylopsis platypetala plant details

    Corylopsis platypetala is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Corylopsis platypetala

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: hamamelidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Corylopsis platypetala

    USDA Zones: 6a - 8a
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This very ornamental 8-15' shrub of woodland edges in Hupeh, China, has handsome foliage and 1-2", 8-20 flowered clusters of fragrant soft-yellow flowers. PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Corylopsis platypetala plant

    How to Grow Corylopsis platypetala

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Corylopsis glabrescens var. gotoana, Winter Hazel

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 8'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Corylopsis spicata

    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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    Corylopsis spicata 'Aurea'

    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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    Corylopsis sinensis 'Spring Purple'

    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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    Corylopsis glabrescens 'Longwood Chimes'

    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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