Life … Plants Vascular Plants Dicots Saxifrages, Stonecrops, and Allies Witch-hazel Family Winterhazels Winter Hazel species 136 observations Winter Hazel Corylopsis sinensis Field notes Key traits Layer Shrubs Light Full sun Part shade Moisture Well drained Moist Soil Sand Loam Organic Soil pH Acid Neutral Alkaline Habit Erect Multi stemmed Open Rounded Plant type Shrub From NC State Extension. Close