This shrub has an upright open habit with spreading branches that form a bushy habit. The dark green oval leaves have a quilted textured upper surface and the fragrant bell-shaped pale yellow flowers are pendant, appearing during spring before the leaves.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9 

Corylopsis glabrescens is naturally found from Japan to Korea growing in well-drained acidic loams that are moist and fertile. It prefers an open sunny position but tolerates some shade and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

Fragrant Winter Hazel is grown for its fragrant flowers and is used in border plantings or as a specimen against a wall. It is also planted in parks and woodland gardens for spring colour and establishes in 3 to 5 years. In cold areas plants need protection from late frosts and is suitable for coastal or mountain regions. ID 1675

Corylopsis (kor-uh-LOP-sis) glabrescens (gla-BRES-senz)

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