spike winter hazel

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Also known as: Corylopsis spicata

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Spike winter hazel (Corylopsis spicata) is a deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to the witch hazel family (Hamamelidaceae). Native to eastern Asia and the Himalayas, it is cultivated as an ornamental plant. This species typically grows up to 2 meters (6 feet) tall and produces lemon-yellow, bell-shaped flowers in hanging clusters in early spring, before its leaves emerge. It blooms around the same time as other winter hazel species. The Hamamelidaceae family includes various shrubs and trees known for their early spring flowers.12

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Spike winter hazel (C. spicata), about the same height, blooms about the same time but bears lemon-yellow flowers. The fragrant winter hazel (C. glabrescens), up to 6 m tall, is somewhat hardier than the aforementioned species.
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Spike winter hazel (C. spicata), about the same height, blooms about the same time but bears lemon-yellow flowers. The fragrant winter hazel (C. glabrescens), up to 6 m tall, is somewhat hardier than the aforementioned species.
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