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Posted 03/15/2023 in Shrub

Stachyurus praecox

Best known for its early spring flowers, Stachyurus praecox, is a deciduous shurub with showy flower buds from late winter from late-winter to early spring that appears as catkin-like ramces. Yellow-green flowers bloom mid-spring. Rose red and yellow foliage in the fall.

Post Details

Latin Name
Stachyurus praecox
Common Name
stachyurus
Planting Zone
Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
4-10 ft
Spread
3-8 ft
Suggested Uses
Woodland Gardens Shrub Borders
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

Best known for its early spring flowers, Stachyurus praecox, is a deciduous shurub with showy flower buds from late winter from late-winter to early spring that appears as catkin-like ramces. Yellow-green flowers bloom mid-spring. Rose red and yellow foliage in the fall.

Special Care Instructions

Prune after flowering. Site in areas sheltered from cold, drying winds.

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