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Buttercup Winterhazel

Pendent racemes of mildly fragrant butter yellow blossoms hang from the graceful branches of this woodland shrub before the leaves emerge. Bright green, deep-veined foliage turns yellow in fall. Best planted in full sun to light shade, sheltered from wind and late season frosts. Excellent planted en masse or mixed in the shrub border next to Rhododendrons and azaleas. Native to Japan and Taiwan.

Plant Features:

  • Height: 4 - 6'
  • Spread: 6 - 8'
  • Shape: Upright spreading
  • Foliage: Medium green
  • Fall Foliage: Yellow
  • Zone: 6 - 8
Exposure: Full Sun Feature: Fragrant
Plant information and imagery used by permission from Bailey Nurseries.
Plant Features are recommendations for optimal performance. Availability subject to change.

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