Position

Sun exposure:
Partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle

Soil

Acidic / Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Fragrant winter hazel, Corylopsis glabrescens, is a fantastic spreading shrub for year-round interest. In early spring it bears primrose-yellow, sweetly scented, bell-shaped hanging flowers on bare stems, before the leaves appear. Its green summer leaves turn shades of orange and red before falling in autumn.

Grow Corylopsis glabrescens in moist, acidic soil in semi-shade. A sheltered site is preferable, as late frosts may damage the blooms. Prune immediately after flowering.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Plantyesyesyesyes
Flowersyes
Pruneyesyes

Corylopsis and wildlife

Corylopsis has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Corylopsis poisonous?

Corylopsis has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Corylopsis glabrescens
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement