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Species: Corylopsis spicata

(kor-uh-LOP-sis spi-KAH-tuh)

Corylopsis spicata

Spike Winterhazel

Found on Course Walks

Low pH

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Golden Spring', 'Variegata'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub 4 to 8 feet

5-7'

Deciduous

Open, upright spreading branches

Clear yellow flowers in 1 to 2" drooping clusters in spring; fragrant

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

5a

Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Full sun to part shade

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

Sun to light shade; fragrant flowers; new growth is dark purple, matures to deep blue-green.

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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