Corylopsis pauciflora

A beautiful plant native to Japan and Taiwan, in early spring Corylopsis pauciflora has masses of lovely, scented, primrose-yellow flowers. These flowers appear on the bare stems and are followed by delicate, veined and toothed hazel-like leaves.

The young leaves have a thin, plum-purple edge before turning light green as they age. In a good, crisp autumn these leaves can turn golden-yellow before falling.

• Position: Partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy but grows best when sheltered from strong winds. Corylopsis pauciflora should be protected from late spring frost as a young plant
• Flowering Period: March.
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Corylopsis pauciflora grows to be a medium sized, densely branching shrub.
  • Height: 1.5 m (5 ft).
  • Spread: 2 - 2.5 m (6 - 8 ft).

• Notes: Corylopsis pauciflora is best planted in an area of your garden which will be visited early in the year when in full flower.