This deciduous shrub has upright slender spreading branches that form a rounded bushy habit. It has heart-shaped dark green leaves that turn golden yellow in autumn and the fragrant yellow bell-shaped flowers appear in clusters in spring before the leaves.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Corylopsis pauciflorais naturally found from Japan to Taiwan growing in woodlands and the adjoining hillsides in a protected sunny positions. It prefers well-drained moist soils but tolerates chalky soils and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

Buttercup Winter Hazel is an attractive shrub that is grown for its habit and autumn foliage colour. It is planted in small to medium size gardens as a specimen or in shrub borders. It establishes in 2 to 4 years and is suitable for inland or mountain regions. ID 1635

Corylopsis(kor-uh-LOP-sis) pauciflora(PAW-ki-flor-uh)

Hamamelidaceae (hama-mel-DAY-see-ee)