Taxon

Corylopsis veitchiana

 
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Corylopsis veitchiana - Veitch Chinese winter-hazel
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Common name: Veitch Chinese winter-hazel
Family: Hamamelidaceae (witch-hazel family)
Synonym: Corylopsis sinensis var. calvescens f. veitchiana
Distribution: China
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous shrub/Subshrub
Comments: A shrub reaching 5-6' in height. Leaves are bright green but early foliage emerges reddish purple. Flowers are fragrant, primrose yellow and bloom in early April slightly before the leaves appear. Due to late season frosts, best placed in protected area to ensure good flower display. Soil should be slightly acid to neutral and well-drained. Full sun to filtered shade.
Links: Flora of China (eFloras.org) • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy) • The Plant List

Locations

  • 1: STU: AU08 (AU08) • Accession: D1989-0149.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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