Corylopsis gotoana 'March Jewel' - ​This endearing genetic dwarf form of C. gotoana with a low, spreading habit eventually grows to 18 to 24 inches tall or higher by as much as 60 inches across in about 10 years in good conditions. Some individuals remain lower with quite horizontal stems. It does appear to harbor the capacity to grow over the 2-foot mark. 'March Jewel' produces numerous dangling 1 to 1.5 inch primrose yellow flowers in late winter further south to early spring in the north. This unusual form is also free flowering. It is beautiful with April daffodils and hellebores. Winter protection is strongly recommended for 2 to 3 years until the shrub truly establishes at the far northern end of its range. Place 'March Jewel' in a sheltered spot, set in open shade to part sun and plant in fertile soil. C. gotoana may be C. glabrescens, the Fragrant Winterhazel, as both seem to be confused (not unlike me) and are perhaps one in the same. Established potted shrub, cutting grown.

C. glabrescens and C. gotoana may actually be one in the same. Though we are offering them as distinct species the differences between the two are quite minor and taxonomists may decide not worthy of separate classification. We leave it to the taxonomists and scientists to figure it out.