- Botanical name: Corylopsis glabrescens
- Common name: Fragrant winter hazel
- Family: Hamamelidaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Autumn colour
- Colourful new growth
- Flowers
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.
How to grow Corylopsis glabrescens
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Plant size
8m height
4m spread
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Aspect
East facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Partial shade
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / acidic / boggy
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
J
Do Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do Prune in April |
M
Do Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Corylopsis glabrescens and wildlife
Corylopsis glabrescens has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Corylopsis glabrescens poisonous?
Corylopsis glabrescens has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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