Corylopsis pauciflora
Common Name: "Winter hazel"
Type: Deciduous shrub Family: Hamamelidaceae Hardiness Zone: 6-9 Sunlight: Partial shade Exposure: Protect from drying winds Soil: Best grown in organically rich soil Moisture: Well-drained, average moisture Plant Height x Width: 4-6' x 8' Leaf: Quilted, pink-tinged in spring, often yellow in fall Flower: dangling earrings of soft yellow, fragrant Bloom Time: Spring Bloom Size: Small Maintenance: Prune after flowering as needed Landscape use: As is the case with forsythia and witch hazel, winter hazel provides late winter to early spring bloom in the landscape. Although not overly ornamental, it is a good addition to shrub borders or woodland gardens Pest and Disease: Generally disease free Native Range: Japan, Taiwan Planting Instructions: Grow in acidic soil Propagation: Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings |