Corylopsis pauciflora, Buttercup Winter Hazel fragrant smoky-blue-purple flowers on tall

smoky-blue-purple flowers on tall

Larger than some

One of the best

the tri-lobed leaves of this slower-growing cultivar are speckled shrimp-pink when they emerge

A slowly growing evergreen dwarf conifer—6–12 inches per year—preferring moist soil but amenable to dry shade if need be

Corylopsis pauciflora, Buttercup Winter Hazel fragrant smoky-blue-purple flowers on tallA favorite deciduous shrub, its airy structure is fairly compact with a dense growth of fine twigs and small, hazel like leaves held horizontally. The leaves often have a slight, pretty blush. In bloom, before it leafs out, the branches are lined with lovely light yellow flowersso delicate. This beauty does not tolerate periods of drought; you'll have better luck with one of the Corylopsis spicatas for those conditions. Mature size: 6 8 ft T x 8 10 ft