Corylopsis species/Winter Hazel Species Guide
Unlike Corylus/ Hazels, Winter Hazels are lime-hating and
require acidic/ ericaceous soil and feed.
Particularly useful species for bonsai are Corylopsis pauciflora and C.spicata.
Ease of Cultivation 6/10 Ease of and Suitablity for Bonsai Styling 6/10
Position Outdoor only Full sun to slight shade in the height of Summer. Fully hardy though late frosts can damage flowers.
Repotting Every two or three years after flowering; use lime-free soil mix.
Pruning Trim back to shape after flowers fade until early Autumn when new flowers buds for the following season will be forming.
Propogation Sow seed outside in Autumn. Ground layer in Autumn or air-layer in Spring. Greenwood cuttings in Summer.
Pests and Diseases Trouble free.
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