Corylopsis spicata - 100-125 CM C18

Description
The Spike witch hazel (Corylopsis spicata) is an irregular shrub that produces light yellow flowers arranged in spikes with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from April to May. The Spike witch hazel also has matt, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves. The purple-red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive orange autumn colouring * suitable for containers * purple-red shoots * heat-loving, sensitive to late frost

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Spike witch hazel are blue-green, heart-shaped, matt, alternate. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Purple-red, early shoots. Spike witch hazel turns bright orange in autumn.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Spike witch hazel has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spike witch hazel is an irregularly growing shrub with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The light yellow flowers of Spike witch hazel appear in spikes from April to May. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Tubs, privacy screen, specimen, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Shoots
The shoots of Corylopsis spicata are twisted.

Root
Corylopsis spicata is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.