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Buttercup Winterhazel

Corylopsis Pauciflora

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Overview

The Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis pauciflora) is a deciduous shrub, prized for its early spring fragrance. It grows to 4-5 ft tall and 6-7 ft wide, flourishing in part shade. Pendulous clusters of butter-yellow flowers deck its bare branches before 3-inch ovate leaves emerge. This easy-care plant prefers moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for woodland gardens, it adds a delicate, textural presence and a burst of yellow to the early-season landscape.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–8Climate Temperate
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — The Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis pauciflora) is a deciduous shrub, prized for its early spring fragrance
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — It grows to 4-5 ft tall and 6-7 ft wide, flourishing in part shadeButtercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — Pendulous clusters of butter-yellow flowers deck its bare branches before 3-inch ovate leaves emergeButtercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — This easy-care plant prefers moist, well-drained soilButtercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — Ideal for woodland gardensButtercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — textural presence and a burst of yellow to the early-season landscapeButtercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — scientifically named Corylopsis pauciflora+12

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
6–8

Shape & size

Mature height
4–6 Ft.
Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Family
Hamamelidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — The Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis pauciflora) is a deciduous shrub, prized for its early spring fragrance
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — It grows to 4-5 ft tall and 6-7 ft wide, flourishing in part shade
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — Pendulous clusters of butter-yellow flowers deck its bare branches before 3-inch ovate leaves emerge
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — This easy-care plant prefers moist, well-drained soil
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — Ideal for woodland gardens
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — textural presence and a burst of yellow to the early-season landscape
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — scientifically named Corylopsis pauciflora
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — ideal for creating picturesque spring scenes
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — is a captivating addition to any temperate landscape
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — it modestly reaches heights of 4 to 6 feet with a comparable spread
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — the garden is awakened as Corylopsis pauciflora becomes adorned with pendulous
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — These blossoms are arranged in racemes
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — which typically grow to about 2 inches in length
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — eloquently complementing the emerging pale green foliage
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — the Buttercup Winterhazel thrives in well-drained
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — To maintain optimal health
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — it is advisable to plant it in an area that can provide moisture yet guards against waterlogging
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — particularly in heavier clay soils
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis Pauciflora) — A layer of organic mulch can aid in conserving soil moisture

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