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Corylopsis spicata

 
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Family: Hamamelidaceae
Genus: Corylopsis (kor-uh-LOP-sis) (Info)
Species: spicata (spi-KAH-tuh) (Info)

3 vendors have this plant for sale.

Category:
Shrubs

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring

Foliage:
Deciduous
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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Profile:

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral smiln32 On Nov 29, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK
(Zone 7a) wrote:

This wide-spreading bush is an early bloomer. It has soft yellow flowers (catkin-like) which have a light fragrance. Originates in Japan. Prefers sun to partial shade.
Late frost(s) may have a negative effect on flowering, though.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Palmetto, Georgia
Lexington, Virginia
Langley, Washington
Seattle, Washington



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