Corylopsis is a genus of nearly 30 species of shrubs in the witch hazel family, Hamamelidaceae, native to eastern Asia with the majority of species endemic to China but with some also in Japan, Korea, and the Himalayas.

This genus is also known from the extinct species Corylopsis reedae described from Eocene leaf fossils found in Washington State, USA.

The fruit is a dry capsule 10–12 mm long, containing two glossy black seeds.

Corylopsis prefers to grow in semi-shade or shade, protected from strong winds.

Corylopsis also makes good bonsai plants, especially C. pauciflora.