Corylopsis spicata

Winter hazel

Corylopsis spicata is a deciduous shrub native to Japan that can grow up to two meters wide and just over two meters tall. Depending on the region, the pendulous inflorescences appear as early as mid-March.

Pollinators include bumblebees; I have also observed flies on the flowers.

Corylopsis spicata is planted in Central Europe as an ornamental shrub in parks and gardens. It tolerates sunny to partially shaded locations.

Corylopsis spicata

Characteristics & Description

Height, habit: Deciduous shrub, 1.8 to 2.2 meters, ⌀ 2 meters
Poisonous: No
Origin: Japan
USDA zone: 6 (-0.4 °F/-18 °C)

Corylopsis spicata
Corylopsis spicata in March in a partially shaded location in a park.

Botany

Family: Araceae
Name: Corylopsis spicata

Corylopsis spicata

Corylopsis spicata
The leaves of Corylopsis spicata resemble those of the hazelnut, but it is not related to it.
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Bumblebees pollinate the flowers of Corylopsis spicata.
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The relatively small girdled snail (Hygromia cinctella) likes to climb trees or shrubs.

Corylopsis spicata

Categories: Shrubs & Trees | Yellow & Orange Flowers |

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