Corylopsis sinensis var. sinensis (syn. willmottiae) ‘Spring Purple’
Corylopsis sinensis 'Spring Purple' has showy yellow, pendulous racemes in early spring and new purple foliage.
Corylopsis sinensis var. sinensis (syn. willmottiae) ‘Spring Purple’ is a medium sized deciduous shrub with showy, yellow, lightly fragrant, pendulous racemes that hang from naked branches in early spring. The new foliage emerges flushed with plum purple before turning to mid green. The foliage turns light yellow in autumn. The slender twigs and nice branching habit offer a lovely winter form to catch frost and snow. Will grow to 7′ tall and 4′ wide in 10 years. Provides early season nectar for native bees.
Common Name: Winter Hazel - [RFT Pre-Order]
Family: Hamamelidaceae (The Witch Hazel Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade,
Height: 6-10'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Foliage Colour: Green, Good Fall Colour, Burgundy/Red/Purple
Class: Deciduous
Type: Shrub
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award: GPP, AGM
Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan
