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Corylopsis sinensis
var. sinensis
Chinese Winter Hazel
Origin: Western China.
| Family |
| Hamamelidaceae |
| Genus |
| Corylopsis |
| Species |
| sinensis |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Variety |
| sinensis |
| Synonyms |
| C. willmottiae, C. yunnanensis |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7b - 8a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5 - 14 |
| Height |
| 3-4.5 m |
| Spread |
| 3-4.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| An ornamental shrub or small tree, densely covered with fragrant clusters of drooping lemon yellow flowers. |
| Landscape |
| Shrub border and woodland gardens. |
| Cultivation |
| Acidic, medium moisture, well drained soils in full sun to partial shade. |
| Shape |
| Open habit. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Leaf Description |
| Broad, ovate toothed leaves, dark green in colour, younger leaves having a purple tinge and reddish autumn colour. |
| Flower Description |
| Bell shaped, fragrant pale yellow flowers. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Propagation |
| Layering or semi-ripe cuttings. |
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