Chinese winter hazel
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A large deciduous shrub of spreading, open habit, with broadly ovate leaves sometimes tinged purple when young. Flowers light yellow, in dense, drooping racemes to 7cm in length
Scientific classification
- Species
- Chinese winter hazel (Corylopsis sinensis)
- Genus
- Corylopsis
- Family
- Hamamelidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Chinese winter hazel pictures
Distribution of Chinese winter hazel
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Chinese winter hazel
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Chinese winter hazel care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Prune after flowering has finished.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in autumn in an open frame, softwood cuttings in summer or layering in autumn
Growing
GrowingWill grow in acidic soil in a shady position but may need some protection as late frosts can damage the flowers
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
Pests
Generally pest-free
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