Corylopsis veitchiana autumn the fruit have been used

the fruit have been used in those regions but are quite astringent until bletted (similar to medlars) when they then take on a very interesting and pleasing taste

an alcoholic fruit punch traditionally served warm around the Christmas and New Years Eve period

A reasonably quick growing tree with a broad canopy it is quite tolerant of wet clay soils

In autumn white berries appear that last on the shrub well into winter

Corylopsis veitchiana autumn the fruit have been usedA deciduous shrub native to China that produces long weeping yellow flowers on bare stems in late winter. Grows to about 1. 5m with a rounded shape and prefers a sheltered partly shaded spot in moist well drained soil.