Corylopsis

Corylopsis - A small group of hardy shrubs, allied to the Witch Hazel from China, Japan, and N. India. They are thin and dwarf, have ribbed leaves resembling the Hazel, and bear flowers in drooping racemes. As these are early spring-flowering shrubs, they should be planted in spots sheltered from cold winds.

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Corylopsis Multiflora

Corylopsis Multiflora - sembles somewhat closely the C. Veitchiana; the racemes are rather longer. There are, however, certain botanical differences connected with the arrangement and hairiness of the leaves which separate the two species.

Corylopsis Pauciflora

Corylopsis Pauciflora - nother Japanese species, is a very beautiful shrub when well grown, for its long, slender branches are clothed with rather thin, heart-shaped leaves. The upper surface of the leaves is green, the under side glaucous, but there is usually, when young, a well-defined margin of red or brown. The fragrant flowers, which have primrose-colored petals and red anthers, come in April.

Corylopsis Spicata

Corylopsis Spicata - he commonest kind, is a native of Japan, and was introduced about 1864. Mature bushes are 3 feet or so high and rather more through. During March and early April the primrose-colored flowers appear in drooping catkins each 2 to 3 inches in length. In the absence of frost they are showy for a period of several weeks, whilst their fragrance is very noticeable.

Corylopsis Veitchiana

Corylopsis Veitchiana - one of six species which occur in E. and C. China. It forms a shrub 5 to 6 feet high, with long and rather slender branches. When young the leaves are margined with red and brown. Ten to fifteen primrose-colored flowers are borne together in dense racemes.

Corylopsis Wilsoni

Corylopsis Wilsoni - This is distinguished from other kinds from C. China by having one or more leaves developed on the flowering branches at the time the leaves expand, whereas in most cases no leaves are developed until after the flowers have faded. The flowers have the usual primrose color and fragrance.