CORYLOPSIS
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CORYLOPSIS
Commonly known as Cowslip bush, Winter hazel
All Flower FEB-MAR
Attractive fragrant yellow flowers hanging from bare branches and subtle bronze hues on the foliage enhance the attraction of this underrated member of the witch hazel family.
Genus of up to 29 species of deciduous shrubs and small trees found in woodland and scrub in the eastern Himalayas, China, Taiwan and Japan.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Syn. C. sinensis var. sinensis. Flowers appear before leaf buds are fully open. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousOval to oblong leaves to 10cm (4in) long, dark-green above, blue-green beneath.
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Height
4m (12ft) -
Spread
4m (12ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous open to upright shrub. Flowers in pendent racemes to 8cm (3in) long.
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Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Partial shade
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Mature Size4m (12ft)
4m (12ft)
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Corylopsis Growing Guide
