Corylopsis sinensis var. calvescens f. veitchiana

572-002D4 Corylopsis sinensis var. calvescens f. veitchiana
Joy Creek Photo Archive (c) all rights reserved	Coryopsis sinensis var. calvescens f. veitchiana plays an important role in our early spring garden when its 3-inch racemes dangle fragrant flowers from its leafless branches. For sheer flower-power, there are few spring-blooming shrubs that can compare. When the rounded and ribbed leaves do appear they are often tinged with bronze. As they mature they turn dark green above and have a blue-green cast underneath. This is a large shrub with sinuous spreading branches. The bark is cinnamon in color with occasional mottling. As the botanical name indicates, the shrub is from China. Early to Midspring. 12 ft. x 8 ft. Lemon-yellow flowers *Sun, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9*