About

Corylopsis pauciflora is a slow-growing, medium-sized deciduous shrub characterized by ovate leaves that exhibit a reddish tint during their early development. In spring, it produces fragrant, pale yellow, bell-shaped blossoms that hang in short, drooping racemes.

About the genus

Corylopsis consists of deciduous shrubs or small trees characterized by simple, serrated leaves. In early spring, they produce nodding racemes filled with small, typically fragrant, bell-shaped flowers that are pale yellow in color.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Partial shade
Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect
North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H5

Plant details

Plant type
Shrubs
Habit
Bushy
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height
10-20 years
Native to
Japan, Taiwan
Fragrance
Flower

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in acid soil in a partially shady position
Pruning
Pruning group 1
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistance
Generally pest-free
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility