This vigorous large variable shrub has multiple grey-brown stems with many spreading branches that form a dense rounded crown. It has bright green oblong leaves and the lemon-yellow flowers appear in a pendant raceme during spring. 

Hardiness zones 6 to 9 

Corylopsis sinensis is naturally found in central China growing in woodlands in moderately fertile moist soils that are tending acidic. It prefers a wind protected semi shaded to full sun position and is frost tolerant but drought tender. 

Winter Hazel is grown for its dense spreading habit and its fragrant flowers. It is planted in parks and gardens along borders or as a specimen in a fragrant garden. It is suitable for inland regions and establishes in 3 to 4 years. It is also planted in woodland settings requiring some protection in cold climates. ID 2681

Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated outside its native environment and may be difficult to obtained, requiring a specialist nursery.

Corylopsis (kor-uh-LOP-sis) sinensis (si-nen-sis)

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