Or, better yet, prune during the flowering season, using the cut branches for floral arrangements. There are several named varieties offered by specialty nurseries. They are difficult to find, but rewarding if you can find them. At maturity it can reach a height of up to 15 feet. Often called the 'Winter Hazel'.
Flowers are soft yellow.
Soft yellow late winter flowers on a slow growing shrub which grows 4 to 6 feet high. Needs protection from wind and sun. It is very hardy and grows slowly to 12 to 15 feet. The flowers are a bit larger than the others. It flowers a couple of weeks later than the others.