Showy, mildly fragrant primrose yellow flowers in the early spring emerge before the leaves for a welcome display. Winter Hazel Corylopsis pauciflora is a spreading, dense, mounding multi-stemmed shrub. Flowering occurs on last old wood, pruning should be done soon after flowering. The drooping racemes are up to 1.25' long and each will have 2 to 5 flowers. This shrub will have numerous racemes, and with the absence of foliage, makes a showy display.
It prefers partial shade, acidic, moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter however it can be grown in most soils. It is high pH intolerant. The leaf margins burn in full sun and wind, so provide wind protection and some shade during hot afternoons. Pruning to remove damaged branches may become necessary. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-8.
A slow grower, it can take up to 10 years to reach it full size. Typically insect and disease free.