Related to the witch hazel, this deciduous shrub with an open, spreading habit, produces hanging tassels of fragrant, pale yellow flowers in mid-spring before the leaves appear.
The leaves often have attractive autumn colours. Growing 5m (15ft) x 5m (15m), it prefers a sheltered site in dappled shade as the flowers are prone to frost damage.
It prefers well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil, but will tolerate deep soils over chalk.
Pruning isn't necessary, although you may need to remove unwanted or damaged branches after flowering.
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