Corylopsis sinensis
var. calvescens
Family |
Hamamelidaceae |
Genus |
Corylopsis |
Species |
sinensis |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
Variety |
calvescens |
Synonyms |
C. platypetala |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7b - 8a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
7b |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H5 |
Temperature (°C) |
-15 to -10 |
Temperature (°F) |
5 - 14 |
Landscape |
Shrub borders and woodland gardens. |
Cultivation |
Acidic moist, well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Remove dead branches immediately after flowering. |
Habitat |
Mountainous areas at an altitude of 1,000-1,500 m. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
Glabrous. |
Leaf Description |
Pubescent along the veins, broadly ovate or oblong-obvate. |
Flower Description |
Sweetly scented drooping clusters of pale yellow flowers. |
Propagation |
Layering and semi-ripe cuttings. |