Corylopsis spicata 'Golden Spring', Winter Hazel clay-tolerant but I wouldn't be without

but I wouldn't be without it as it mixes wonderfully for some serendipitous combinations

Bright green serrated leaves up to 4" long emerge quite early in spring

Some summer water

Also with abundant crimson fruits and gray peeling bark — this tree has a lot going for it

These creamy yellow-eyed posies emerge from an unusual light green ruff of surrounding leafy sepals

Corylopsis spicata 'Golden Spring', Winter Hazel clay-tolerant but I wouldn't be withoutRacemes of pale yellow flowers dangle from zig zagging bare stems in late winter. After the blooms, new leaves emerge from a bright, acid yellow with a red rouge tint, then quickly turn golden yellow. The leaves will stay golden yellow with partial sun or will deepen to light green in full shade. Unlike C. paucifloras, once well established C. spicata species & cultivars can tolerate some periods of drought. Garden specimen photos from the JC Raulston