Saturday, May 4, 2013

Corylopsis pauciflora aka The Buttercup Winter Hazel

 
I purchased this awesome shrub 7 years ago and never regretted the decision. It is a wonderful performer in the garden, faithfully covered in chains of beautiful creamy yellow flowers every spring.
Corylopsis pauciflora is known by the common name of Buttercup Winter Hazel. Not only is this shrub deer resistant it is very tolerant of shade. It can be grown in full sun to full shade.  It is unfortunately not commonly seen in the nursery trade, since many people do not know bout this versatile shrub. It grows to an average of 4'x 4' which makes it ideal specimen for many yards and great for foundation plantings too. I am in zone 6a and have acidic soil.