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Winter Hazel

Corylopsis Spicata

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Overview

Corylopsis spicata, commonly known as Winter Hazel, is a deciduous shrub featuring delicate, yellow flowers in early spring. This plant can reach up to 6-8 feet in height and spreads 6-8 feet wide, creating a rounded form. The flowers precede heart-shaped, ribbed leaves that turn yellow in the fall. Preferring partial shade and well-drained acidic soil, it's ideal for woodland gardens and mixed borders. Hardy in USDA zones 5-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–8Type Shrub
Winter Hazel (Corylopsis Spicata) — plant it against an evergreen backdrop or along the edge of wooded areas; which allows its pendulous

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Mature height
4–8 Ft.
Mature width
6–10 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Betulaceae

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Photos (134)

Winter Hazel (Corylopsis Spicata) — chain-like clusters of flowers; this makes Corylopsis spicata a beautiful and manageable addition to both, image 96
Winter Hazel (Corylopsis Spicata) — The flowers precede heart-shaped, ribbed leaves that turn yellow in the fall
Winter Hazel (Corylopsis Spicata) — the Winter Hazel typically reaches a modest height of 4 to 8 feet and spreads an equal width; they turn a, image 63
Winter Hazel (Corylopsis Spicata) — They turn a delightful golden-yellow in the autumn, offering three seasons of interest; which allows its pendulous
Winter Hazel (Corylopsis Spicata) — Winter Hazel's light green leaves; they turn a delightful golden-yellow in the autumn, offering three seasons of interest
Winter Hazel (Corylopsis Spicata) — <br><br>When designing a landscape; this makes Corylopsis spicata a beautiful and manageable addition to both, image 92
Winter Hazel (Corylopsis Spicata) — yellow flowers in the garden; which allows its pendulous, image 82
Winter Hazel (Corylopsis Spicata) — ideally with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.<br><br>Winter Hazel is generally hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8; this, image 76
Winter Hazel (Corylopsis Spicata) — also provide summer shade; the flowers precede heart-shaped, ribbed leaves that turn yellow in the fall, image 101
Winter Hazel (Corylopsis Spicata) — <br><br>Not just a one-season wonder
Winter Hazel (Corylopsis Spicata) — chain-like clusters of flowers; this makes Corylopsis spicata a beautiful and manageable addition to both residential and
Winter Hazel (Corylopsis Spicata) — Winter Hazel's light green leaves
Winter Hazel (Corylopsis Spicata) — The flowers precede heart-shaped, ribbed leaves that turn yellow in the fall; this makes Corylopsis spicata a, image 116
Winter Hazel (Corylopsis Spicata) — the Winter Hazel typically reaches a modest height of 4 to 8 feet and spreads an equal width; they turn a, image 91
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