Folk name: Schijnhazelaar
Plant height: approx. 50 cm
Deciduous: Yes
Hardy: Reasonably
Description: The Corylopsis has green leaves with pretty, yellow flowers that hang in clusters. These pretty flowers spread a scent.
Pruning: in spring
Flowering time: The plant flowers in March and April
Pitch:
You can place the plant in both sun and semi-shade
Care:
Before planting, soak the pot in a bucket of water for 10 minutes.
History:
To be precise, the Corylopsis comes from the Kirishi mountains. There, certain species grow up to seven metres high, while in the Netherlands they only grow to two metres.
Significance:
Corylopsis is derived from the Greek korylos, meaning hazel, and opsis stands for appearance. This is therefore where the Dutch name comes from.
